Vikki's Biscotti Toscani Recipe

Name: Vikki's Biscotti Toscani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup slivered almonds; ⅓ cup butter; ¾ cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 teaspoons orange zest, grated; 2 ½ cups flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

½ cup slivered almonds
⅓ cup butter
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
2 ½ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt

1
Place almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 325 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
2
Set almonds aside to cool.
3
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Beat in eggs, vanilla, almond extract and orange zest.
5
Blend in flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt.
6
Fold in nuts, getting them well distributed.
7
Grease and flour baking sheet.
8
Form dough into 2 logs about 12 inches long each; then flatten out to be about 1/2 inch high.
9
Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
10
Bake at 325 degrees for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
11
Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes.
12
On a cutting board, slice each loaf diagonally into 1/2 to 1 inch slices.
13
Place slices flat on baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
14
Cool on wire rack.

743

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup slivered almonds, ⅓ cup butter, ¾ cup sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Vikki's Biscotti Toscani 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.

Vikki's Biscotti Toscani

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