Italian Biscotti
Created by MimiMaine on November 14, 2011
- Servings: 45
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 60m
- Recipe #2541
Ingredients
- 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
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large mixing bowl combine the first 4 ingredients; mix well.
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Step 2: Add the next 4 ingredients and beat until a dough forms; add the almonds.
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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.
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Step 4: Place the logs about 3" apart on a baking sheet that has been sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
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Step 5: Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes; remove and cool for 10 minutes and reduce oven to 275 degrees.
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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.
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Step 7: Turn heat off and leave biscotti to crisp in the oven for another 15 minutes; remove and completely cool.