D'Amaretti Biscotti
Serves: 6
Meagan Lindgren
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
50
Sweetness
53
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
6.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3.25 cups
All-Purpose Flour2.5 tsps
Baking Powder1 cup
Butter (softened)1 cup
White Sugar3
Eggs2 tsps
Lemon Zest1 tsp
Almond ExtractDirections:
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
2
Lightly grease baking sheet
3
Combine flour and baking powder; set aside
4
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy
5
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and almond extract
6
Stir in the flour mixture until smooth, then stir in the chopped almonds
7
Divide dough in two
8
Shape each portion into a loaf about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide
9
Place loaves onto the cookie sheet about 4 inches apart, and flatten slightly
10
Beat egg white until foamy, and brush over tops of loaves
11
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until light brown
12
Cool on baking sheet for about an hour
13
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C)
14
Cut baked loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices
15
Lay slices cut side down on the baking sheet
16
Bake 10 minutes, or until crisp
17
Cool on wire rack
18
Make several days before serving
19
Store in a paper bag to soften slightly
20
For longer storage place in a sealed container