Quaresimoli (Italian Almond Biscotti) Recipe

Name: Quaresimoli (Italian Almond Biscotti)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb almonds; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups flour; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 2 large eggs; 1 egg (for egg wash); 2 tablespoons milk (for egg wash)

Servings: persons

1 lb almonds
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 large eggs
1 egg (for egg wash)
2 tablespoons milk (for egg wash)

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["Toast almonds in a jelly roll pan in a pre-heated oven (375*) for 10 minutes.", "(Don't overcook!)", "Let them cool.", "In a blender or food processor, grind 1/4 of the almonds with 1/4 cup of sugar and transfer the mixture to a large bowl.", "Stir in the flour, remaining 3/4 cups of sugar, cinnamon and the baking powder.", "Add the butter and stir mixture until it is combined.", "Stir in the remaining almonds, chopped coarse and the eggs.", "Knead until it is combined.", "Halve the dough and with floured hands form each half into a 15' x 4"" rectangle.", "Transfer rectangles with spatulas to buttered and floured baking sheet.", "Brush them with the egg wash (combination of egg and water).", "Bake in upper third of 375* oven for 20--25 minutes.", "Cut into 3/4"" slices and let the slices stand in turned off oven for 15 minutes.", "Transfer slices to cooling racks.", "Let cool and store in airtight containers."]

1469

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 lb almonds, 1 cup sugar, 2 cups flour, 1 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Quaresimoli (Italian Almond Biscotti) 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.

Quaresimoli (Italian Almond Biscotti)

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