Almond Biscotti
Victor Schrager
How to Make It
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, butter, and almond extract until just smooth. One at a time, beat in the eggs. Add the flour mixture and almonds and mix until just incorporated (do not overmix). Refrigerate the dough, covered, until firm enough to handle, 30 to 60 minutes.
Step 3
Heat oven to 350° F. Divide the dough in half and shape into two 12-by-2-inch logs (about ¾ inch thick). Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until just golden around the edges and firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the loaves to a rack and cool for 15 minutes.
Step 4
Using a serrated knife, cut the logs into ½-inch-thick slices. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until dry and crisp, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool completely on the baking sheet. Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
svigil
2014-12-24T15:26:20-05:00
Made these just now. So far they look really good and taste good too. Can't wait to try it with coffee on Christmas morning. I stacked two trays and that's a no no. The bottom tray was burned a little but top came out perfectly. Next time, side by side. Just FYI for someone else trying recipe.
bondolce
2013-10-06T14:15:21-04:00
I made these "biscoots," - as my Dad's Northern Italian family pronounces the cookie name - to add to a cookie tray a couple of Christmases ago. My Dad and my aunt absolutely loved them! My dad often rates his children's cooking efforts (5 girls, 2 boys - all like to cook) and he gave my (well, Real Simple's) biscotti an 11 out of a 1-10 rating. I've made them countless times and have even resorted to giving my dad a tray for gifts on Father's Day, his birthday, etc. The only modification I've made is that I use 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract because I, personally, do not like almond extract.
GFluty
2013-08-25T18:25:47-04:00
I added oats, allspice, brown sugar, raisins, vanilla extract, poppy seeds, etc. I was proud. Haha. They're great.
dollyduck
2013-03-06T18:14:39-05:00
I made these two days ago and they're almost gone! They are delicious dunked in coffee, or even just alone. Gotta make more tomorrow, so will use cherries with no nuts because of allergies in the family.
GalenaAnnie
2010-12-16T11:03:09-05:00
Made the recipe adding dried cranberries. They were the hot of my cookie party, and I'm making more today. I'm with ksbaker, I will never buy biscotti again, these are so much superior to what you can get in stores.
ksbaker
2010-12-13T05:16:46-05:00
Made the recipe adding 3/4 C dried chopped apricots. Then make another batch, using pistachios, dried cranberries and orange extract. They were both awesome and am sure I will never buy biscotti again!
jaykahartley
2010-12-11T16:00:33-05:00
Did everyone like these?
