Biscotti make a very nice gift from the kitchen any time.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Butter melted and cooled
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla
- 1 Large Egg (size matters)
- A pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Pastry or Cake Flour
- 1 cup Chopped or Slivered Almonds or other nuts
- * All purpose and pastry flour can be replaced with gluten free flour of choice, and 1/2 to 1 tsp xanthan gum.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, vanilla and egg until combined.
- Whisk in salt, baking powder and sugar.
- Stir in both flours, and nuts. Dough should be quite firm, but still somewhat sticky.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On the prepared baking sheet, form the dough into a rectangle about 12 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until firm to the touch, but not very brown. Cool on a baking rack for about 20 minutes, until nearly room temperature. While the dough is cooling, drop the oven temperature to 300°F.
- Using a serrated knife, cut the rectangle across its width into strips about 1/2 inch wide. Place the strips on an oven-safe cooking rack and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 20 - 30 minutes, until crisp and lightly browned.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer forever (6 months).
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