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Italian Biscotti

Here's how you make Italian Biscotti
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  • Servings: 45
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 60m
    • The following recipe serves 45 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (you could use vanilla if you don't like almond)
  • 1/2 teaspoon anise extract (optional)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups white flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4-1 cup whole almonds
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large mixing bowl combine the first 4 ingredients; mix well.

  • Step 2: Add the next 4 ingredients and beat until a dough forms; add the almonds.

  • Step 3: Turn the sticky dough out onto a floured board and knead several times; then divide dough in half and with floured hands, form the dough into two flattish logs, about 15" long by 2" wide.

  • Step 4: Place the logs about 3" apart on a baking sheet that has been sprayed lightly with cooking spray.

  • Step 5: Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes; remove and cool for 10 minutes and reduce oven to 275 degrees.

  • Step 6: On a cutting board, cut the logs diagonally into 3/4" thick slices; arrange the slices on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes; turn them and bake another 10-12 minutes.

  • Step 7: Turn heat off and leave biscotti to crisp in the oven for another 15 minutes; remove and completely cool.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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