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    Home » Biscuits » Mango, Lime and Pistachio Biscotti

    Published on Aug 13, 2015. Modified on May 13, 2019 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. 38 Comments

    Mango, Lime and Pistachio Biscotti

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    So the second week of GBBO is Biscuits. Not something I make that often really (I prefer cake!), though I did make fruity coconut florentines last year.

    Having seen the challenges that the contestants had to face this week, Biscotti for the signature bake, Arlettes for the technical challenge and a Biscuit Box for the showstopper, I decided that biscotti would be my choice.

    Mango, lime and pistachio biscotti - BakingQueen74

    An Italian favourite, ideal with an espresso, they are baked twice and have a great snap to them.

    From this week’s GBBO episode I learnt they should be only just set after the first bake, to prevent them burning on the second bake, and that they should not be rock hard.

    Although I baked my biscotti earlier in the week and didn’t know this useful bit of information, I seem to have got away with it. My mango, lime and pistachio biscotti were rather moreish!

    Mango, lime and pistachio biscotti - BakingQueen74

    My biscotti are flavoured with chopped pistachio, chopped dried mango and pure lime oil. The combination works really well together, and the pistachios give the biscotti a great texture.

    The citrus flavour of the lime cuts through the sweetness of the biscotti itself too.

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    I based my recipe on Paul Hollywood’s basic biscotti recipe from here, and adapted it using my own flavours.

    My favourite of the biscotti on GBBO this week were the orange, almond and Rosemary ones that Ian made. I loved the sound of those.

    Enjoy with a coffee.

    Mango, lime and pistachio biscotti - BakingQueen74

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    Mango, Lime and Pistachio Biscotti

    Biscotti with a tropical twist
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    Course: Baking
    Cuisine: European
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 7
    Calories: 356kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    Biscotti:

    • 250 g plain flour
    • 0.5 tsp baking powder
    • 250 g caster sugar
    • 2-3 medium eggs I used 2 and a half, beaten

    Mango, lime and pistachio flavouring:

    • 65 g pistachio kernels chopped
    • 40 g dried mango chopped
    • 2 tsp lime oil I used Boyajian lime oil from Kings Fine Foods
    UK Measurements - US Measurements

    Instructions 

    • Preheat your oven to 140 degrees (fan).
    • Place the flour, baking powder and caster sugar in a bowl and mix.
    • Add the eggs bit by bit, mixing well after each addition. Carry on until a firm but not sticky dough is formed. You may not need to use all the eggs, I used about two and a half eggs.
    • Add the chopped pistachio, mango and lime oil and mix it well by hand until it is evenly distributed through the dough.
    • Place the dough on a floured work surface and knead it gently, then split it in half.
    • Roll each piece into a log shape, and place on a lined baking sheet, leaving a gap in between as they will spread.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven, check that the logs are set, and allow to cool for about ten minutes.
    • Use a serrated knife to cut the logs into thick slices, diagonally.
    • Return the slices to your baking tray, cut side up. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning over half way through. Ensure the biscotti are cooked through before removing from the oven. Leave to cool.
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a review and rating in the comments at the bottom of the post. If you post your creation on Instagram, tag me @bakingqueen74 or use hashtag #bakingqueen74!

    I’m linking up with the Great Bloggers Bakeoff 2015 with Jenny from Mummy Mishaps, hosted this week by Andrea from All you need is love and cake

     
    I’m also entering my biscotti into my own Perfecting Patisserie linky. While they are technically not French but Italian, I think they are still suitable, and I will bend the rules so that biscotti can be entered this month! 😉
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    Finally, I’m linking up with CookBlogShare, hosted this week by Kerry from Kerry Cooks.
     
     
     
    Disclosure: I was sent a set of citrus oils by Kings Fine Foods for the purpose of using the oils in a recipe, I was not compensated for this post and all views are my own.
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    1. CC says

      October 29, 2015 at 6:31 am

      These look and sound wonderful, Lucy! Sharing on my page today!! Great for the holidays! 🙂

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      • bakingqueen74 says

        October 29, 2015 at 6:37 am

        Thank you Christina, that will be wonderful! 🙂

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