Classic Italian Almond Biscotti Recipe

Ingredients for Classic Italian Almond Biscotti

• Whole Almonds
• Granulated Sugar
• Light Brown Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• All Purpose Flour
• Jumbo Eggs
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Orange, Zest Of
• Egg

How to Make Classic Italian Almond Biscotti

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, almond extract, and melted butter. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Stir in the sliced almonds.
5. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a log about 12 inches long and 2.5 inches wide.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the log is lightly golden brown.
7. Let the log cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Once cooled, slice the log into 1/2-inch thick slices.
9. Arrange the slices, cut-side down, on the baking sheet.
10. Return to the oven, now lowered to 250°F (120°C), for 30-60 minutes, or until firm and dry. Keep an eye on them – you want them firm, not burnt!
11. Let the biscotti cool completely on a wire rack before serving and storing in an airtight container.