I first had Almond Biscotti in Hyderabad. There is a famous sweet store Almond House. The biscotti were to die for. I never thought back then that I will be baking them at home... I mean NEVER. I went to my in laws place a fortnight ago and thought to bake something different for them. I googled for biscotti recipes. I found this recipe on www.joyofbaking.com. I tweaked it little to suit my style. So here is the recipe... Happy baking...
In a bowl mix butter(at room temperature) and sugar to a smooth paste.
Now add eggs and essence and beat until well blended.
Combine the flour and baking powder, stir into the egg mixture to form a heavy dough.
Divide dough into two pieces. Form each piece into a roll as long as your baking tray. Place roll onto the prepared baking tray, and press down to 1/2 inch thickness.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on a wire rack. When The cookies are cool enough to handle, slice each one crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place the slices cut side up back onto the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 6 to 10 minutes on each side. Slices should be lightly toasted.
Ingredients:
All purpose flour - 250 gms
Butter - 125 gms
Sugar - 125 gms
Eggs - 2
Vanilla essence - 1 tsp
Cocoa powder - 2 tbsp(heaped)
Baking powder - 1 tsp
Method:
Preheat the oven at 200 degrees c.
In a bowl mix butter(at room temperature) and sugar to a smooth paste.
Now add eggs and essence and beat until well blended.
Combine the flour and baking powder, stir into the egg mixture to form a heavy dough.
Divide dough into two pieces. Form each piece into a roll as long as your baking tray. Place roll onto the prepared baking tray, and press down to 1/2 inch thickness.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on a wire rack. When The cookies are cool enough to handle, slice each one crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place the slices cut side up back onto the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 6 to 10 minutes on each side. Slices should be lightly toasted.
In a bowl mix butter(at room temperature) and sugar to a smooth paste. Now add eggs and essence and beat until well blended. Combine the flour and baking powder, stir into the egg mixture to form a heavy dough. Divide dough into two pieces. Form each piece into a roll as long as your baking tray. Place roll onto the prepared baking tray, and press down to 1/2 inch thickness.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on a wire rack. When The cookies are cool enough to handle, slice each one crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place the slices cut side up back onto the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 6 to 10 minutes on each side. Slices should be lightly toasted.
These can be stored in an air tight container and can stay fresh for 10 - 20 days.
a must this xmas..Loved it:)
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Lovely biscottis
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