Light Almond Biscotti

Katha's Note:

Found this in an old light cooking book. Tried a few different things this was the result.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 32

• 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 4 egg whites
• 2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• cooking spray

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place almonds in a small pan.
3. Bake about 6 minutes or until golden brown (watch carefully).
4. Set aside to cool.
5. Beat margarine and sugar in a medium bowl with a electric mixer until smooth.
6. Add egg whites and almond extract; mix well.
7. Combine flour and baking powder in a large bowl; mix well.
8. Stir egg white mixture and almonds into flour mixture.
9. Blend well.
10. Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
11. Divide dough evenly between the 2 pans.
12. Spread dough in pans with wet fingers.
13. Bake 15 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
14. Remove from oven.
15. Turn on to a cutting board.
16. Cool slightly.
17. Once loaves are cool enough to handle cut each loaf in to 16 slices.
18. Place slices on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
19. Bake 5 minutes.
20. Turn bake 5 minutes more or until golden.
21. Serve warm or cool completely and store in air tight container.

Reviews

[Jenni D]

Needs more sweetness, it's just a little to "flour like". I also found that the second round of bake time is a bit too short- i would go with 8-10 min. Other wise it's a bit too soft and not as snappy as biscotti should be. Good flavor and gives a great base for options.

[JessicaWabbit]

This recipe is light and easy to make. I've made it with Whole Weat flour and it worked just as well.