Italian Homemade Breakfast Biscotti

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon milk lukewarm (2% or whole milk) ((129.3 grams total))
• 1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg room temperature
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl add the milk and sugar stir to combine then sprinkle the yeast on top, let sit 5-10 minutes, then whisk together.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl add the flour, pour the yeast mixture on top, let it sit 5 minutes so the flour absorbs the mixture, then stir, add the egg, honey, oil and salt mix with a fork, then place on a flat surface and knead until smooth, approximately 8-10 minutes.

3. 3

   Form the into a log and place in a greased loaf pan (7-8 inches / 18-20 cm) cover with a towel leave in a warm draft- free area until doubled in bulk, approximately 2 hours.

4. 4

   Pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C).

5. 5

   Brush the dough with a little milk and bake approximately 30-35 minutes.

6. 6

   Let cool completely on a wire rack.

7. 7

   When cool, cut into slices ¼ inch thick (a little more than ½ cm) place on 1-2 parchment paper lined baking sheets and bake again at 350F (180C) for approximately 30 minutes (or until golden). Let cool completely. Enjoy!