Biscotti D'Amaretti Recipe

Name: Biscotti D'Amaretti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup butter or margarine , softened; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons lemon zest shredded; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 pinch saffron threads; 1/2 cup almonds chopped, toasted; 1 each egg whites

Servings: persons

3 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter or margarine , softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons lemon zest shredded
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 pinch saffron threads
1/2 cup almonds chopped, toasted
1 each egg whites

1
Combine flour and baking powder.
2
In large mixer bowl beat butter and sugar until blended.
3
Beat in eggs, lemon peel, almond extract and saffron.
4
Beat in flour mixture until well blended.
5
Stir in almonds.
6
Divide dough in half.
7
Shape each portion into a 12x2x1-inch loaf.
8
Place 6 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
9
Beat the egg white until foamy.
10
Brush over tops of loaves.
11
Bake in 375F (190C) F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown.
12
Cool on cookie sheet about 1 hour.
13
Cut each loaf diagonally into 1/2- inch thick slices.
14
Lay slices, cut side down, on cookie sheet.
15
Bake in a 325F (160C) oven 10 minutes longer or until dry and crisp.
16
Cool on wire rack.
17
These cookies are good made several days ahead and stored in a paper bag to soften slightly.
18
To store longer, place in a covered container.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 cup butter or margarine , softened, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Biscotti D'Amaretti falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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