Almond Biscotti Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled (375 grams))
• 1 cup granulated sugar ((200 grams))
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or table salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or other neutral oil (120 ml))
• 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 1 cup slivered almonds ((120 grams))

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl whisk together the oil, eggs, vanilla and almond extract.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Use your hands to form a dough if it’s easier.

5. 5

   Mix in the slivered almonds.

6. 6

   Form 3 logs of dough, about 3 or 4-inches wide by 8-inches long; you can put two logs on one cookie sheet and one log on the second cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Bake for 23 to 26 minutes or until the tops are set and the edges are lightly browned.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and carefully slice each log into roughly 1-inch slices diagonally.

9. 9

   Place slices cut side up, at least 1 inch apart, on the baking sheets. Bake for another 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven, flip each sliced biscotti, and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

11. 11

    Allow to cool completely before serving.