Biscotti de prato
54 biscotti
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Whole, unblanched almonds |
| 2 | cups | All-purpose flour |
| ½ | cup | Granulated sugar |
| ½ | teaspoon | Baking powder |
| ½ | teaspoon | Baking soda |
| dash | Salt | |
| 3 | Eggs, lightly beaten | |
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla extract |
| 1 | teaspoon | Lemon zest |
| 1 | Lightly beaten egg white | |
Directions
Place almonds on a baking sheet and toast in a 350'F. oven for 10 minutes, shaking pan once or twice. Place a third of almonds in food processor and process until fine. Coarsely chop remaining almonds.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in center and add eggs, vanilla and lemon zest. Using a fork, draw flour, a little at a time, into center of bowl. If necessary, use hands to combine mixture. Dough will be stiff. Let dough rest 5 minutes. Knead dough for 3 minutes, mixing in ground and chopped almonds.
Divide dough into 3 portions and roll each into a 10" cylinder.
Carefully transfer to a buttered and floured cookie sheet, leaving a few inches between them. Flatten rolls slightly. Brush tops with egg white and bake in a 350'F. oven for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Carefully remove rolls from pan and place on a cutting surface. Using a serrated knife, cut each roll into 1½" slices on a 45-degree angle. Reassemble rolls on pan, leaving a small space between slices. Bake 15-20 longer.
Submitted By MICHAEL ORCHEKOWSKI On 08-07-95