This is a great biscotti recipe from my dear friend Pam Roman.

And we all know Pam is a great baker and cook!

 

 

3 ¾ cups all purpose flour

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon double acting baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

2 large egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla

½ teaspoon almond extract

1 2/3 cups blanched whole almonds, toasted lightly and chopped coarse

 

an egg wash made by beating together 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water

Coarse sugar (like Sugar in the Raw)

 

Blend four, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.  In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, yolks, vanilla and almond extracts.  Add liquid mixture to the dry mixture.  Beat until a dough is formed and stir in the almonds. 

 

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it several times.  Divide it into fourths.  Form each portion into a flattish log and arrange 3 inches apart on buttered baking sheets.  Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

 

Bake in a 350^o oven for 35 minutes.  Let cool on baking rack for 10 minutes.  Cut logs crosswise into ¾ inch slices and arrange cut side down on baking sheets.  Bake at 350^o for another 5-10 minutes on each side or until golden.   Cool and store in airtight containers.