Cook the Book: Almond Biscotti

Name: Cook the Book: Almond Biscotti
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons almond extract; 106 grams 3/4 cup almonds, toasted and chopped coarse; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 larges eggs; 283 grams cups all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsps grated fresh orange zest (optional); 0 teaspoons salt; 198 grams cup sugar; 4 Tbsps (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Cook the Book: Almond Biscotti might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 82 calories, 2g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe serves 36. Many people made this recipe, and 225 would say it hit the spot. Head to the store and pick up vanillan extract, almonds, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

Oven

Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.

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Baking Powder

All Purpose Flour

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 6 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla and almond extracts until combined, about 30 seconds, scraping down the bowl and beaters as needed.

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Vanilla

Almonds

Butter

Sugar

Egg

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Hand Mixer

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Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly mix in the flour mixture until combined, about 30 seconds.

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All Purpose Flour

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Blender

Mix in the almonds and zest (if using) until just incorporated.

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Almonds

Press the dough into two 13- by 2-inch loaves on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 3 inches apart.

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Dough

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Baking Sheet

Bake the loaves until golden and just beginning to crack at the top, about 35 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through the baking.

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Let the loaves cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F.

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Baking Sheet

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Transfer the loaves to a cutting board and slice each on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices with a serrated knife.

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Cutting Board

Lay the slices about 1/2-inch apart on the baking sheet and bake until crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 15 minutes, flipping the slices over halfway through the baking.

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Transfer the biscotti spices to a wire rack and let cool completely before serving, about 1 hour.

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Biscotti