Classic Biscotti
The ultimate comfort food, Classic Biscotti are deliciously crunchy Italian treats perfect for pairing with your favorite beverage. Their rich flavors of butter, almond, and vanilla make them an irresistible snack. Bake a batch tonight and enjoy a delightful crunch in every bite!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Chef's Knife
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 6 tablespoons Butter room temperature
- 3 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- ¼ teaspoon Almond Extract
- ⅔ cup Sliced Almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400℉ and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together your flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, whip together your butter and sugar until it is light and fluffy.
- Mix in your eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whip together.
- With the mixer on low speed, add in your flour mixture, about ¼ cup at a time. Mix until just combined.
- Finally, fold in your sliced almonds.
- On a lightly floured surface, shape your dough into a rough square.
- Cut the dough into 4 evenly sized rectangles and roll each rectangle into 6-inch long logs and place on the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced so the logs aren’t touching.
- Bake at 400℉ for 20 to 25 minutes. Logs should be a light golden color.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for only 5 minutes.
- Lower oven temperature to 325℉, cut each log into about 1-inch slices, lay the slices flat on the sheet pan and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. The biscotti should feel dry and be very golden.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a cooling rack until they have reached room temperature and enjoy!
- Optional: For a lovely garnish, you can dip the biscotti in some chocolate, or drizzle on top!
Notes
- Storage: Keep your biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their crunch for up to two weeks.
- Freezing: You can freeze the unbaked dough or baked biscotti for later enjoyment!
- Pairing: Serve with coffee, tea, or as a sweet addition to a cheese board.
- Gift Idea: Beautifully package them for a thoughtful gift.
- Flavor Variations: Experiment with different nuts or flavor extracts for unique twists.