Recipe By : Great Good Food by Julee Rosso
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 ts vanilla extract
1 c sugar
2 c all-purpose flour
1 ts baking soda
1/4 ts salt
3/4 c toasted nuts
Note: Use hazelnuts, almonds, or pistachios.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly spray or wipe a large baking
sheet with vegetable oil.
In the large bowl of an electric mixer, combine the eggs, egg whites,
and vanilla. Mix until well combined. Add the sugar, flour, soda, and
salt; beat until a dough forms. Stir in the nuts.
Turn the sticky dough onto a lightly floured board. With clean floured
hands and with the aid of a spatula or pastry scraper, knead the dough
several times. Divide the dough in half.
With floured hands, form the dough into two flattish logs, about 15
inches long and 2 inches wide. Place the logs on the baking sheet,
3 inches apart. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove and cool for 10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to 275 degrees F.
On a cutting board, cut the logs diagonally into 3/4 inch-thick slices.
Arrange the slices on the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn
and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes. Turn the heat off, and leave the
biscotti to crisp in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool
completely.
