Hazelnut Bread

You can use this hazelnut bread recipe for making biscotti, too. A recipe for bread machines.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 1/4 cups bread flour
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
3 tablespoons dry milk powder
1/4 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons
3 tablespoons anise or fennel seed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water plus 2 tablespoons
3/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped

Cooking Directions:

1. Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
2. Select Basic bread cycle and start machine. At the sound of the beep (after first kneading) add the hazelnuts.

Makes 1 (1 1/2 pound) loaf.

To Make Biscotti Using This Bread: Cut cooled bread into 1/2-inch thick slices. Cut slices into 1-inch wide fingers. Place on baking sheet and bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool and store in airtight containers or freeze.