Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of crunch and tenderness with this Finest Almond Biscotti Recipe. Each bite offers a delightful balance of toasted almond flavor and sweet vanilla aroma, making it an ideal companion for coffee, tea, or simply enjoyed on its own. Whether you’re sharing with friends or savoring alone, these biscotti promise a warm experience that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole raw almonds
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For the glaze: 1 egg white
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast the almonds on a separate baking sheet for about 10 minutes until golden, then let them cool and chop coarsely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate this into the dry ingredients and fold in the chopped almonds.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface; divide it into two logs (12 inches long, 3 inches wide) and place on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing diagonally into half-inch pieces.
- Arrange cut sides down on the baking sheet and bake again for 15-20 minutes until crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg