The warm flavor of almond blends perfectly with the spice of ginger in this crunchy biscotti
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Kathleen Hoffart, St. Paul, MN |
| Prep time | 45 minutes |
| 1⁄4 | Cup | butter |
| 1 | Cup | sugar |
| 3 | eggs (large) | |
| 1⁄2 | Teaspoon | almond extract |
| 2 1⁄2 | Cup | flour |
| 1 | Teaspoon | baking powder |
| 1⁄2 | Teaspoon | baking soda |
| 1 | Pinch | salt |
| 1⁄2 | Teaspoon | cinnamon |
| 1 | Tablespoon | ginger powder |
| 1 | Cup | almonds (sliced and toasted) |
| 1 | Cup | crystallized ginger (diced) |
Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and add almond extract. Add ½ cup flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger powder. Mix well. Add remaining flour. Mix in almonds and crystallized ginger. Divide dough in half and shape into 2-inch wide and 1-inch high logs on lightly greased baking sheet. Flatten logs slightly. Bake in 350° oven for 25-30 minutes. Cool on rack. Slice loaves diagonally. Slices may be toasted in oven.
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