Looking for a classic Italian cookie recipe that is perfect for dunking in your morning coffee or as a sweet treat? Look no further than this almond biscotti recipe!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour- 1 cup sugar- 1 teaspoon baking powder- 1/2 teaspoon salt- 3 eggs- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract- 1 cup almonds, roughly chopped
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract.4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.5. Fold in the chopped almonds.6. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a flat log, about 10 inches long and 2 inches wide.7. Place the logs onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.9. Using a serrated knife, slice the logs into 1/2 inch slices.10. Place the slices back onto the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the biscotti are crisp and golden brown.11. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.
In this image, you can see the almond biscotti dough being mixed together. Make sure to fold in the chopped almonds gently to avoid overmixing the dough.
In this image, you can see the sliced biscotti before they are baked again. Make sure to leave enough space between each slice to allow for even baking.
In this image, you can see the finished almond biscotti. Serve with your favorite hot beverage for a delicious treat!
