d'amaretti biscotti

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup toasted almonds, finely chopped
• 1 egg white

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease baking sheet.
• combine flour and baking powder; set aside. in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and almond extract. stir in the flour mixture until smooth, then stir in the chopped almonds.
• divide dough in two. shape each portion into a loaf about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide. place loaves the cookie sheet about 4 inches apart, and flatten slightly. beat egg white until foamy, and brush over tops of loaves.
• bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until light brown. cool on baking sheet for about an hour.
• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). cut baked loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices. lay slices cut side down on the baking sheet.
• bake 10 minutes, or until crisp. cool on wire rack. make several days before serving. store in a paper bag to soften slightly. for longer storage place in a sealed container.