Amaretti Biscotti

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Prep 25 mins Cook 35 mins
Serves: 12

Toasted almond and lemon flavoured biscotti for any occasion.

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Ingredients

3¼ cups (400g) plain flour

2½ teaspoons baking powder

125g butter, softened

1 cup (220g) white sugar

3 eggs

2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind

1 teaspoon almond essence

½ cup (60g) toasted almonds, slivered

1 egg white

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Preparation method

Preheat oven to 190 degrees C. Lightly grease baking sheet.

Combine flour and baking powder; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon rind and almond extract. Fold in the flour mixture until smooth then stir in the chopped almonds.

Divide dough in two. Shape each portion into a loaf about 30cm long and 5cm wide. Place loaves onto the baking sheet about 10cm apart, and flatten slightly. Beat egg white until foamy, and brush over tops of loaves.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until light brown. Cool on baking sheet for about an hour.

For the second baking, preheat oven to 165 degrees C. Cut the baked loaves diagonally into 1cm thick slices. Lay slices cut side down on the baking sheet.

Bake 10 minutes, or until crisp. Cool on wire rack. Make several days before serving. Store in a paper bag to soften slightly. For longer storage place in an airtight container.