Biscotti

Biscotti are twice-baked Italian cookies made with almonds, flour, sugar, and eggs, perfect for dipping in coffee.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
All-purpose Flour (sifted)500Grams
Granulated Sugar250Grams
Baking Powder2Tsp
Salt0.5Tsp
Whole Almonds (toasted and roughly chopped)200Grams
Eggs (large)4Count
Unsalted Butter (melted and cooled)100Grams
Vanilla Extract2Tsp
Almond Extract1Tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Fold in the chopped almonds until evenly distributed.
  6. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 30 centimeters long and 5 centimeters wide.
  7. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 150 degrees Celsius.
  9. Using a serrated knife, slice the logs diagonally into 1.5 centimeter thick slices.
  10. Arrange the slices cut side down on the baking sheet and bake for another 15-20 minutes until crisp.
  11. Allow the biscotti to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Kitchen equipment

Parchment PaperSerrated KnifeWire Rack