cooking!!! coffee biscotti !!!

@ 215g plain flour (sifted)
@ 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
@ 160g caster sugar
@ 60g unsalted butter
@ 2 eggs
@ 1/2 teaspoon vanila essence
@ 2 tablespoon instant coffee granules
@ 1/2 teaspoon caster sugar, extra

1. Preheat the oven to 180℃ and line two baking trays with baking paper.
Put the sifted flour, baking powder, sugar and a pinch of salt in a food processor and mix for  1~2 seconds.
Add the butter and mix until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs.
Add the eggs and vanilla and process until smooth.

2. Transfer the dough to a well floured surface and knead in the coffee.
Divide into two equal portions and, using lightly floured hands.
Shape each into a long about 20cm long.
Place the logs on the baking trays and sprinkle with the extra sugar.
Press the top of each log down gently to make on oval.

3. Bake for 35minutes, or until golden.
Remove and set aside to cool for about 20 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 170℃.

4. Cut the logs into 1cm silices.
Turn the baking paper over, then spread the biscotti well apart on the tray so that they dont touch.
Return to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until they just begin to colour.
Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.