Recipe: Perfect Matcha Biscotti

Matcha Biscotti. Whisk together flour, sugar, matcha, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Matcha biscotti are one of the best ways to enjoy matcha for breakfast. Especially if you're one who doesn't like things overly sweet first thing in the morning.

A generous drizzle of rich chocolate ganache enhances the earthy notes of green tea and salty roasted almonds. Whisk together flour, sugar, matcha, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in whichever mix-ins you like: almonds, white chocolate chips, or coconut flakes are a favorite! You can have Matcha Biscotti using 7 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Matcha Biscotti

1. You need 1 cup of Self-Rising Flour.
2. Prepare 1/2 cup of Caster Sugar.
3. It's 1-2 tablespoons of Matcha Powder.
4. It's 1 pinch of Salt.
5. You need 1 cup of Toasted Walnuts *OR other nuts of your choice, toasted or roasted.
6. It's 2 of Eggs *lightly beaten.
7. You need 1/2 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract *optional.

Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place Self-Rising Flour, Sugar, Matcha Powder and a pinch of Salt in a large bowl and mix well and get rid of any lumpy bits. Perfectly crisp, Double Chocolate Biscotti with Matcha Drizzle. The floral, almost grassy tones of the matcha work so well with the chocolate & I promise that they will not collapse when submerged into your favourite drink!

Matcha Biscotti instructions

1. Preheat oven to 170°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper..
2. Place Self-Rising Flour, Sugar, Matcha Powder and a pinch of Salt in a large bowl and mix well and get rid of any lumpy bits. Add Walnuts and combine..
3. Make a well in the centre and add the lightly beaten Eggs and Vanilla, mix and lightly knead with your hand until the mixture forms a ball. *Note: Do not over-knead as the mixture will get too soft and sticky..
4. Divide the mixture in half, form each one into a log and place on prepared baking tray. Shape the logs to about 20cm in length and flatten slightly so they are about 2 to 3cm thick. Wetting your fingers with water may help this process..
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. When the logs are cool enough to handle safely, slice diagonally into 1cm thick biscuits using a bread knife or serrated knife..
6. Arrange the sliced biscuits back onto the baking tray. Reduce the heat to 140°C, and bake for 15 to 20 more minutes..
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely..

My weekend was full of sunshine, BBQ's and biscotti. The Matcha chips are made by combining Matcha powder with white chocolate, so the balance of sweet and bitter is just right. This born-to-be-dunked biscotti is mouth-wateringly perfect with a marvelous Matcha green tea latte! And don't forget about Matcha health benefits. This Green Tea Biscotti with Matcha Powder is a twice-baked cake that turns to a bread-like treat.