MARSALA ALMOND BISCOTTI

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This recipe was my first attempt at making biscotti and they came out pretty good! Excellent with a cup of coffee or glass of your favourite Italian wine.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48 biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup dry marsala wine
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup natural almonds, very coarsely chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil coated with baking spray.
  • In a large bowl, stir the butter with the sugar.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then the Marsala, zest, lemon juice, vanilla and salt until just combined.
  • In another bowl, stir the flour with the baking powder.
  • Stir the flour mixture along with the chopped almonds into the egg mixture until combined; the dough will be sticky.
  • Divide the dough in half; dollop lengthwise on the lined baking sheet.
  • Wetting your hands with cold water, flatten the dough into long rectangular logs about 1/2 inch thick extending from one end of the sheet to the other. Logs should be at least 2 inches apart on the sheet.
  • Sprinkle the tops with slivered almonds; gently pat down the dough.
  • Bake in the centre of the oven until lightly golden on the edges and firm to the touch, about 30 minutes.
  • Slide the parchment or foil onto a cutting board.
  • Using a large sharp knife, cut crosswise into the slices about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Picking up the segments, stand the biscotti upright about 1/2 inch apart on the unlined cookie sheet.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F; bake the biscotti in the centre of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly golden and crisp.
  • Cool on a rack, then store in an airtight container for up to a month, or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 13.9, Sodium 56.3, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 2.2

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