Golden Semolina Biscotti

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter, melted (2 1/2 ounces)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fiori di sicilia flavoring (from King Arthur flour)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup semolina flour
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup golden raisin

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F (325F convection). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Stir together melted butter, sugar, salt, flavoring and vanilla, mixing until blended.

3. 3

   Stir in eggs, then blend in the flour, baking powder and semolina flour.

4. 4

   Mix in the cranberries and raisins. Divide dough into two portions.

5. 5

   Form the dough into two 10 x 2.5" logs, slightly flattened, on the prepared baking sheet. The dough is quite sticky. Flour your hands as required when forming the dough.

6. 6

   Bake for 25 minutes until a light golden colour. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack until cool enough to handle, about 10-15 minutes.

7. 7

   Reduce oven temperature to 325F (300F convection).

8. 8

   Slice on the diagonal into 1/2"-3/4" pieces. Place biscotte on baking sheet on the cut edge and bake for about 15 minutes until golden.