Neapolitan Biscotti
- 1 1/2 cups whole almonds
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350F.
- Line large baking sheet with foil.
- Butter foil.
- Finely grind 3/4 cup almonds in processor.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- Add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
- Whisk honey, oil, egg, yolk and orange peel in small bowl to blend.
- Add to dry ingredients and stir until dough just begins to hold together (if dough seems firm and dry, let stand 10 minutes to soften).
- Turn out dough onto lightly floured work surface.
- Add remaining 3/4 cup almonds and knead to distribute evenly.
- Divide dough in half.
- Roll each half into 12-inch-long, 2-inch-wide log.
- Place logs on prepared sheet, spacing 4 inches apart.
- Bake until firm to touch and dark brown (logs may crack), about 40 minutes.
- Cool logs on sheet on rack 15 minutes.
- Transfer logs to work surface.
- Using serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Place cut side down on same foil-lined sheet and bake until light brown and dry, about 12 minutes.
- Cool on sheet on rack.
- (Can be made 1 week ahead.
- Store airtight at room temperature.)
whole almonds, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, honey, vegetable oil, egg, egg yolk
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/neapolitan-biscotti-389 (may not work)