Almond Biscotti
This is a family favorite for a sweet treat with tea or coffee and heart heathy almonds.
Makes 32 servings
What you need:
1 ¾ cup unbleached flour
2 tsp baking powder
¾ cup whole almonds, roasted
2 eggs
¾ cup sugar
1/3 cup melted non-hydrogenated margarine or butter
2 tsp vanilla
½ tsp almond extract
1 ½ tsp grated orange rind
1 egg white beaten
How you prepare:
1. In a large bowl, mix baking powder, flour and almonds and set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, butter/margarine, vanilla, almond extract and orange rind. Add wet ingredients to dry mixture, and mix to form dough.
2. Divide dough into 2 equal parts. On a baking sheet, create two, 12 inch-long logs. Brush top of logs with beaten egg white. Bake for 20min at 350 degrees.
3. Let cool for 5 min. Cut logs diagonally in 3/4inch slices. Separate slices on the baking sheet. Bake again for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
Per serving:
Calories 85
Fat 4 g
Carbohydrates 11 g
Protein 2 g
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g
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