I have such awesome girlfriends. I don't know what I would do without them. So for Valentines day this year I am doing a sweet treat swap with my wonderful friends Sharon and Amy. I sent off these biscotti today and I am so excited to see what I get in the post over the next few days...
As for the biscotti they were absolutely delicious. I should say that I am a huge biscotti fan. They aren't as popular in America as in Europe and Australia. I think Americans are more used to a softer texture in their cookies but the flavor is something everyone will love. Enjoy with a coffee or hot chocolate, or just straight up standing in the kitchen all sweaty after a long run...I'm just saying...
Happy Valentines day ladies. I love you!
Recipe adapted from Joy of Baking. I'm thinking next time I might add lemon zest.
Ingredients:
1 cup almonds (145 grams)
1 tsp baking powder (5 grams)
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups (260 grams) AP flour
3/4 cup sugar (150 grams)
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp Amaretto
Method:
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Toast almonds and cool. Coarsely chop (I like getting big chunks of almond in each bite)
- Whisk eggs with vanilla extract in small bowl
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in bowl of stand mixer
- Gradually add egg mixture until combined, adding almonds half way through
- Place dough on baking sheet in a log shape (about 14 x 4 inches)
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until firm and golden brown. Leave to cool on wire rack for 10 minutes
- Use a serrated knife to cut the log into biscotti
- Arrange evenly on baking sheet and bake 8-10 minutes on each side
- Store in an airtight container
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