Quick Biscotti
The best Biscotti
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but recommended)
- 1 cup (120 g) sliced or chopped almonds (or substitute chocolate chips, pistachios, cranberries, etc.)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light, 3-4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and almond extract.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined. Stir in almonds (or your mix-in of choice).
- Divide dough in half and form into two logs, about 10" x 3". Flatten slightly.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and set. Cool 10 minutes.
- Slice into ¾-inch pieces with a serrated knife, cutting on the bias.
- For the second bake:Oven: lay slices cut-side down and bake 10 minutes, flip, then bake another 8–10 minutes.Air fryer: place slices in a single layer at 350°F for 5 minutes. Check for crunch; add 1–2 minutes if needed.
- Cool completely on a rack (they will firm as they cool). Consume within 3-4 days for maximum texture.