Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray as needed
  • 1/4 c. softened butter - (1/2 stick)
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3 x egg whites divided
  • 1/4 c. nonfat egg substitute (equal to 1 egg)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage or possibly to taste
  • 1 c. minced dry apricots
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. baking pwdr
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Beat the butter in a bowl till light and creamy.
  • Beat in the sugar.
  • Beat in 2 of the egg whites, the egg substitute and the vanilla and almond extracts till blended.
  • Stir in the sage and apricots.
  • Stir together the flour, baking pwdr and salt in a bowl.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mix.
  • Divide the dough in half.
  • Shape each half into a 12-inch log.
  • Place the logs on the baking sheet Lightly beat the remaining egg white and brush the tops and sides of the logs.
  • Bake till lightly browned, 25 to 30 min.
  • Remove the logs from the oven and let cold 10 to 15 min.
  • Cut each log into 16 slices.
  • Arrange the slices on baking sheets and bake till lightly browned, 10 to 15 min.
  • This recipe yields 32 biscotti.
  • Yield: 32 biscotti