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| Almond Biscotti |
Biscotti are classic Italian biscuits known for their crunchy, dry, and hard texture, achieved by baking them twice. Traditionally, they are prepared with almonds, but other nuts or dried berries can also be added to create different variations. For an extra layer of flavor, spices like cinnamon or nutmeg can be incorporated into the batter.
The process begins with a simple batter made using the basic ingredients of a sponge cake. The dough is shaped into logs and baked until set. Once cooled slightly, the logs are sliced crosswise into oblong pieces, which are then baked again. This second bake gives biscotti their signature crisp and crunchy texture, perfect for dipping into coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
For this recipe, I have prepared classic almond biscotti – simple, delicious, and easy to make. Let’s get started with the essential ingredients you’ll need to bake these irresistible treats!
Preparation time – 10 minutes
Baking time – 30 minutes + 10 minutes for the twice bake
Cuisine – Italian
Type – tea time snack /Hi-Tea
● INGREDIENTS – :
● All-purpose flour – 2 cups or 200 g
● Melted butter – Half a cup or 100 g
● Granulated sugar – 1 cup or 100 g or to taste
● Eggs – 2 large
● Baking powder – 1 tsp
● Cinnamon powder – 1 tsp
● Chopped almonds – 1 cup
● Butter (for brushing the cookies before baking twice) – 2 tbsp
METHOD -:
1 – Preheat the oven at 180℃
2 – Sift flour, baking powder and cinnamon powder together and keep aside
3 – Cream butter and sugar until fluffy and light
4 – Add 1 egg at a time
5 – Add sifted flour (half at times) and fold everything together with the spatula. Add almonds and combine.
6 – Pour this batter into the greased baking tray and level it with the help of a spatula
7 – Bake this at 180℃ for 30 minutes
8 – When the sponge is cooled a little to handle, cut the diagonal pieces of 1-inch thickness
9 – Set all the pieces in the tray and give a melted butter wash to each of them, both sides
10 – Bake again for 6 minutes on each side until they are toasted golden
11 – When baked, place them on a wire rack to cool down completely
● The recipe is step-by-step with pics.
1 – Preheat oven to 180℃
2 – Sift flour, baking powder, and cinnamon powder together and keep aside
3 – Cream butter and sugar until fluffy and light
4 – Add eggs 1 at a time and whisk well
5 – Add sifted flour and fold everything together nicely
6 – Pour out this batter in the greased baking tray and level it with the help of a spatula
7 – Bake this at 180℃ for 30 minutes
8 – When it cools a little to handle, cut the diagonal pieces of 1 and a half inch thickness
9 – Set all the pieces in the tray and give a melted butter wash to each
10 – Bake again for 6 minutes on each side until toasted golden
Keep them on a wire rack to cool completely
11 – When almond Biscotti is cooled down completely, store them in an airtight jar and enjoy with the evening tea
