Biscotti (Almond Cookies)

Nguyên liệu

1 pound 14 oz whole wheat pastry flour

2 pounds sugar

6 eggs

4 egg yolk

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 pound 5 oz blanched almonds toasted

2 eggs beaten

Hướng dẫn

Sift flour, baking powder and salt x2

Pour flour in bowl and make well in center

Add sugar, eggs, baking powder, salt, and vanilla

Gradually mix until smooth

Add almonds; knead 4-5 minutes

Dough should be stiff; add flour if necessary

Divide dough into 8 parts

Roll each piece on floured board into a log, 2" wide

Place on a greased and floured cookie sheet

Brush tops of dough with egg

Bake at 350 for 35 minutes

Remove; reduce oven to 325

Cut dough diagonally into 1" slices

Place cut side of cookie on sheet

Return to oven for another 15 minutes

Bake until browned