Make this Almond Biscotti for your loved ones

With all the fabulous family and love-oriented holidays this month, here is an easy to make delicious biscotti recipe. This would make a wonderful homemade treat to serve or take over to your loved ones. 

We can make this Almond Biscotti ahead of time and freeze it or leave it in an airtight container for up to a week. Don't forget to ask your little ones for some help when making the biscotti.

Here is what you will need...

1 cup whole almonds skinned

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup vanilla flavoured sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

2 eggs

4 tbsp unsalted butter melted

1. Melt the butter in a small pan over low heat until it melts and leave it aside to cool. 

2. Remove the skin of the almonds by soaking it in warm water for a few minutes and it will come out easily. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and bake in a 350F for 5 to 10 minutes until slightly coloured, toss halfway. Allow the almonds to cool and then chop it coarsely. 

3. Sift the flour with baking powder and salt into a big bowl. Stir the sugar and chopped almonds into the flour. 

4. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs and melted butter then add it to the flour mixture. 

5. Use your hands and bring the ingredients together to form a dough. Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and make 2 log shapes each about 8" long. 

6. Place the logs on a baking sheet and bake in the middle rack of a 350F preheated oven for 20 minutes. 

7. Remove the logs from the oven and cool slightly then transfer it to a cutting board.

8. Use a serrated knife and then cut the logs diagonally into 1 1/2" to 2" thick slices.

9. Put the biscotti on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes.

10. Cool the biscotti on a wire rack to let it harden before storing in an airtight container for over a week.

The biscotti can also be frozen, by placing the biscotti on a baking sheet and freeze it until it becomes solid then transfer it to a freezer bag.

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