Almond Biscotti

by: Alix Loiselle

  • Preparation 20 min
  • Cooking 45 min
  • Portions 20 pers.

Ingredients needed

  • 1 cup (120 g) almonds, coarsely chopped
  • 2 1/3 cups (350 g) Favuzzi “00” pastry flour
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) melted butter, cooled
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp orange or lemon zest (optional)

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Steps of preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Spread the almonds on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
  5. Let cool slightly.
  6. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt.
  7. Set aside.
  8. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
  9. Stir in the butter and vanilla.
  10. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  11. Mix just until a smooth dough forms.
  12. Fold in the almonds (and zest, if using).
  13. Divide the dough into two logs about 25–30 cm long.
  14. Place on the baking sheet and flatten slightly (about 2 cm thick).
  15. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until firm and lightly golden.
  16. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  17. Slice into 1–1.5 cm thick biscotti using a serrated knife.
  18. Lay the biscotti flat on the baking sheet.
  19. Return to the oven for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through, until dry and crisp.
  20. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

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