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Ingredients
| eggs: 2 |
| eggs: 2 (whites) |
| almond extract: 1 tsp |
| anise extract: 1/2 tsp (optional) |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| almonds (whole): 1 cup |
Italian Biscotti
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User rating:
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
75 min -
Servings
45 serving(s)
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- In a large mixer bowl combine the eggs, egg whites, vanilla, and anise; mix until well-combined.
- Add the sugar, flour, soda, and salt; beat until a dough forms.
- Add the nuts.
- Turn the sticky dough onto a lightly floured board; knead several times.
- Divide the dough in half.
- With floured hands, form the dough into two flattish logs, about 15" long by 2" wide.
- Place the logs about 3" apart on a baking sheet that has been sprayed lighted with cooking spray.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.
- Remove and cool for 10 minutes.
- Reduce oven to 275 degrees.
- On a cutting board, cut the logs diagonally into 3/4" thick slices.
- Arrange the slices on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes; turn and bake another 10-12 minutes.
- Turn heat off and leave biscotti to crisp in the oven for another 15 minutes.
- Remove and cool completely.