Italian biscotti for dunking!
Cantucci means “corner” in Italian. Italians traditionally dipped the heal, of a loaf of bread or biscotti in Vin Santo, a sweeter wine served before or after dinner. Great dipped in any wine, espresso or café.
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- Zest and juice from one orange or lemon
- ½ tsp. almond extract or 1 tsp. amaretto
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup raw unpeeled almonds
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the almonds. The mixture will be very dry and crumbly. Add almonds and mix with wet hands to gather dough together.
- Transfer the dough on a lightly floured surface and form into 2 logs, approximately 12” long.
- Place logs on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Bake 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool for about 15 minutes before slicing.
- Place logs on cutting board and with a sharp knife, cut diagonally into ¼- ½ inch slices.
- Place cut biscotti back on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
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