Almond Biscotti

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped almond or slivered almond, toasted
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Mix flour, sugar, nuts and baking powder and pinch of salt either in the food processor or mixer, or even by hand.

3. 3

   Whisk eggs and extracts in another bowl until well beaten.

4. 4

   Add egg mixture to flour mixture and process or beat just until combined. Mixture will be sticky and thick.

5. 5

   Grease or spray a cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Divide dough into two parts and transfer to cookie sheet. With floured hands, shape into 8" long, 1/2" high loaves. If desired, sprinkle with a bit more of granulated or raw sugar.

7. 7

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, until pale golden and center of loaf is firm when touched. Remove from cookie sheet and cool.

8. 8

   Place on cutting board and cut into 1/2" thick slices on the diagonal.

9. 9

   Arrange cookies cut side down on same sheet. Bake another 12-18 minutes, until cookies are turning golden but still a bit soft.

10. 10

    Let cool and store in airtight container.