Absolutely Amazing Almond Biscotti Recipe

Ingredients for Absolutely Amazing Almond Biscotti

• All Purpose Flour
• White Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• Almond Extract
• Vanilla Extract
• Whole Almonds
• Powdered sugar (as needed to adjust dough consistency)

How to Make Absolutely Amazing Almond Biscotti

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray or oil.
3. If using whole, unblanched almonds, boil 2 cups of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Add almonds and let soak for 5 minutes. Drain and remove skins. Chop coarsely.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
5. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
6. Beat in 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped almonds.
8. The dough will be thick and sticky. If too sticky to handle, add powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until manageable. Mix thoroughly.
9. Lightly dust a clean work surface with powdered sugar. Turn the dough out onto the surface.
10. Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a rectangle approximately 5x10 inches.
11. Place the dough logs onto the prepared baking sheet.
12. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the logs are set and lightly golden.
13. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
14. Using a serrated knife, slice each log into 18 slices (approximately 1/2 inch thick).
15. Arrange the biscotti slices, cut-side down, back onto the baking sheet.
16. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
17. Flip the biscotti and bake for another 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
18. Transfer the biscotti to a wire rack to cool completely.
19. Once cooled, optionally dip or drizzle with melted white or dark chocolate.
20. Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature. If they lose their crispness, revive them by baking at 300°F (150°C) for 5-10 minutes.