Savory Biscotti with Sesame Seeds

Paganini's Pantry with Stefanie Paganini


Savory Biscotti with Sesame Seeds
Makes 48

Ingredients:

1 tsp. baking powder
4 large eggs
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
1/4 cup black olives chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly grated black pepper
¼ cup roasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Soak tomatoes in water. Sift flour with salt and baking powder. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. In the mixer, work the eggs until creamy. Add the olives and basil. Add the drained sundry tomatoes.

3. Add the flour mixture and work only until it makes a dough. Cut the dough in three pieces and roll each one into a sausage shape. Sprinkle sesame seeds over each log.

4. Place on the prepared cookie sheet. Lower the oven to 375°F and bake for 20 minutes or until golden in color. Cool and with a serrated knife, slice diagonally.

5. Lower oven to 350°F. Place slices on a cookie sheet and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.

6. Serve.