Biscotti
Biscotti are twice-baked Italian cookies made with almonds, flour, sugar, and eggs, perfect for dipping in coffee.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose Flour (sifted) | 500 | Grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 250 | Grams |
| Baking Powder | 2 | Tsp |
| Salt | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Whole Almonds (toasted and roughly chopped) | 200 | Grams |
| Eggs (large) | 4 | Count |
| Unsalted Butter (melted and cooled) | 100 | Grams |
| Vanilla Extract | 2 | Tsp |
| Almond Extract | 1 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped almonds until evenly distributed.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 30 centimeters long and 5 centimeters wide.
- Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 150 degrees Celsius.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the logs diagonally into 1.5 centimeter thick slices.
- Arrange the slices cut side down on the baking sheet and bake for another 15-20 minutes until crisp.
- Allow the biscotti to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Kitchen equipment
Parchment PaperSerrated KnifeWire Rack