Can't Make Enough Almond Biscotti
Biscotti is the mainstay of every Italian cookie assemblage. They are the perfect addition to every meal, going well with coffee as well as wine. We love these classic treats, but at $13.50 per pound at our local bakery, it is an indulgence to buy. This recipe costs approximately about $5.00 and makes about 2 pounds of biscotti. Years ago, I tried making biscotti and it was a disaster, so I was afraid to try them again. Recently, I reworked an old family recipe with fabulous results! Easy, fast, and better than a bakery. So good in fact, I had to stop at Trader Joe’s* to buy more almonds this morning to make my third batch in two weeks. I can’t seem to make enough!
1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole almonds, toasted
4 large eggs
3 teaspoons almond extract
plus 1 teaspoon sugar for dusting
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in almonds. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and almond extract; stir into flour mixture. (Dough will appear very dry, but will come together when kneaded.) If the dough will just not stick together, add water one tablespoon at a time until the dough just stays together.
The dough will be very sticky, so have your surfaced floured and baking sheet ready before you start to knead the dough. Transfer dough to a floured work surface; knead until smooth. Divide dough in half; shape into two logs, each about 1½ inches high and 2½ inches wide. The logs will spread out a little, so keep this in mind. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet (or silicone mats), and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake the logs until they are puffed and outside is firm (the tops may crack), about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 2 hours.
Using a serrated knife, thinly slice the logs crosswise, 1/4 inch thick. Lay slices on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake (again at 350 degrees F) until crisp and lightly golden, rotating pans and turning biscotti over halfway through, 20 minutes total. Cool completely before serving or storing.
*Trader Joe’s has the best dried fruits and nuts. Bought some raisins and dried cherries to make some panettone too – Stay tuned!
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Source: http://www.welike2cook.com/2010/12/cant-make-enough-almond-biscotti.html
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