At first I made my slices too big and the biscotti were not crisp enough, so be careful. They are easier to make than you think, so give these a try. Great with red wine or coffee.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup whole unblanched almonds
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 egg white, lightly beaten
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and almonds.
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and grated orange rind, stir into flour mixture until soft sticky dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface, form into a smooth ball.
Divide dough in half, roll each int 12 inch long logs that are slightly flattened. Transfer to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
Brush the logs with the egg white, bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool on pan on rack for 5 minutes. Transfer each log to a cutting board, and cut diagonally int 3/4 inch thick slices.
Stand cookies upright on baking sheet, bake for 20-25 minutes longer or until golden. Transfer to rack and let cool.
Biscotti can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
You always make good biscotti!!! Love having it with some nice tea with milk and honey :)
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