The Sage & Pine Nut Biscotti are blah!

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maycee

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They are a dense non-crisp cracker type thing that I won't serve. It most likely is the cook but as I was putting it together I realized that there was no sugar to add tenderness nor any fat besides the egg yolk. All I could really taste is the pepper with very little sage and I used over two tablespoons of fresh sage.

I think I will just go to the bakery and get a nice loaf of Ciabatta, slice it thin, brush with a sage infused olive oil and toast it.

And the White Dog Cafe is a great restaurant!

http://www.eat.at/swap/forum1/178562_REC_Sage-Parmesan_Biscotti

 
Problem solved! Created my own based on a sweet biscotti recipe. REC: Sage & Pine Nut Biscotti

Sage and Pine Nut Biscotti

Recipe By :Michael Sherman
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

2 large eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh sage -- finely chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup pine nuts -- toasted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add oils. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and sage together. Slowly add to egg mixture. Stir in toasted pine nuts.

Divide batter into 3 logs on baking sheet. Bake 45 - 60 minutes or until brown. Slice logs into 1 inch cookies. Turn cookies cut side up; toast for 5-15 minutes until golden brown. Turn over and toast other side.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 106 Calories; 6g Fat (50.6% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 18mg Cholesterol; 150mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 
I was going to say "think of all the money you'll save on pine nuts" but it's too late now.

Sounds delicious, though!

 
I had enough pine nuts for a half batch and if Ed doesn't stop eating these I may have to back

to the ciabatta.

 
Michael, we were at WF today and I looked for the pine nuts to check

the price. A 1 1/2oz. bag was $3.99 so that is better than what you saw. Would you like me to send you some? And I can check a few more places to see if I can find cheaper for you. Let me know if I can help. Hey, we could do a meet-up somewhere. Picnic lunch on Alligator Alley anyone?

 
Thanks, orchid, I'm good right now...

do you still have my gmail address? I've lost yours and PMs here don't work for me.

Send me an email please.

 
Sure orchid,

What a great place to share "Gator Bites"!

Have you found a home yet?? I sure would hate to see you hanging out in THAT alley!

 
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