Crunchy biscotti

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupAll purpose flour
2teaspoonsBaking poder
¾cupWhole unblanched almonds
2Eggs
¾cupSugar
cupButter melted
2teaspoonsVanilla extract
½teaspoonTo 1 ts almond extract
1tablespoonGrated orage rind
1Egg white lightly beaten

Directions

Preheat oven to 350=B0. In large bowl, combine flour and bkaing powder; stir in almonds. In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, almond and rind. Stir into flour mixture until soft, sticky dough forms. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface; knead once or twice. Form a ball; divid in two. Roll each into a 12-inch log. Transfer to ungreaded baking sheet. Brush tops with egg white.

Bake 20 minutes. Remove sheet to rack. Let cool 5 minutes. Remove to cutting board. With sharp chef's knife, and using firm decisive strokes, cut into ¾-inch diagonal slices. Return to baking sheet stand them upright, and bake 20-25 minutes unitl golden brown. Cool completely on rack. Keep in airtight container.

Recipe By : Canadian Living