Almond Biscotti Recipe: Crunchy and Nutty
Classic Almond Biscotti with a crunchy, nutty flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest optional
- 1 cup whole almonds coarsely chopped
- Optional: Powdered sugar melted chocolate
- Suggested Pairings: Hot tea coffee
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; line baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat butter, sugar; add eggs, extracts, zest; taste and adjust.
- Mix in dry ingredients, almonds; shape into two 10-inch logs.
- Bake 25–30 min; cool 15 min; slice diagonally; bake slices 10–12 min per side.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with sugar, chocolate, tea, and coffee.
Notes
- Chop almonds coarsely for texture.
- Store at room temp for 2 weeks or freeze for 3 months.
- Try a gluten-free or chocolate chip variation.
- Pair with fruit.