Cantuccini (Italian Almond Biscuits)

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups plain flour (sifted)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 cup raw almonds

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Combine the flour, baking powder, and sugar in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add the eggs, lemon extract, honey, and mix until you get a slightly crumbly mixture.

4. 4

   Add the almonds and mix again to incorporate them.

5. 5

   Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it into a long log approximately 20-inch long and 2-inches wide. You can do it in two logs if you want the cantuccini to be smaller.

6. 6

   Transfer the logs to the baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Use a serrated knife to cut the logs into 1/2-inch slices.

10. 10

    Place the slices back on the baking sheet and bake for 10 more minutes until golden brown.

11. 11

    Let the cantuccini cool on a wire rack before serving.