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vanillabiscotti

American Style Vanilla Biscotti

Servings 20 - 25
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 85 g unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour / maida
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C | 350°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Add the eggs one by one and beat again till the mixture is smooth. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt and add to the batter.
  • Beat on low speed until everything comes together to form a sticky dough. Divide the dough in half and place the dough in the baking tray.
  • Lightly wet your hands and shape the dough into two 9 x 2-inch logs of ¾-inch thickness. Smooth the tops and sides of the dough.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until the dough starts to turn brown around the edges. Remove from the oven and cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Lightly spray the dough with water. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into ¾-inch thick pieces. Place the biscotti upright on the baking tray.
  • Bake at 160°C | 325°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until they turn golden. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool.

Notes

  • Spraying the baked dough with water reduces the crumbling while slicing them.
  • Slice the biscotti only after it has cooled down. If you cut them while it's soft, it will crumble.
  • You can add dried fruits, nuts or chocolate chips to the dough.
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American