Pot O' Cold

Directions

1. 1
   Make the biscotti: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Whisk the flour, caraway seeds, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; stir in the raisins.
3. 3
   Add the buttermilk and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
4. 4
   Gather the dough into a ball, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5
   Form into a small log, about 8 inches long and 5 inches wide.
6. 6
   Bake until golden, about 45 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F. Let the log cool 30 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
8. 8
   Arrange cut-side down on an unlined baking sheet, brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with the sugar.
9. 9
   Bake until lightly golden, about 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Transfer to a rack; let cool.
11. 11
    Assemble the desserts: Fill 6 mugs halfway with coffee and add a splash of whisky to each.
12. 12
    Add 2 scoops of ice cream to each mug and serve with the biscotti.
13. 13
    Photograph by Ralph Smith