Biscotti are crisp Italian cookies that are ideal for dipping in coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or wine. Biscotti can be made ahead and kept in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks, or frozen for up to 2 months.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups whole almonds, divided
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg and 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Butter the foil.
- In a food processor, grind 3/4 cup of the almonds. Transfer the almonds to a bowl.
- Add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk together honey, oil, egg, yolk, and orange zest.
- Add honey mixture to dry ingredients and stir until dough holds together. Place dough onto a lightly floured surface. Add remaining 3/4 cup of almonds and blend into dough to distribute evenly.
- Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 12x3-inch log. Place logs on buttered foil, spacing about 4 inches apart. Bake about 40 minutes, or until firm. There may be cracks.
- Remove sheets from oven and place on a rack for 15 minutes to cool. Don't shut off the oven. Transfer logs to a cutting surface. Using a serrated knife, cut the logs diagonally into 3/4-inch thick slices. Place the slices, cut side down onto the baking sheets.
- Bake 10-12 minutes, until dry. Cool on sheet on rack.
(Source: mangiabenepasta.com)