Biscotti di Prato | Recipe Goldmine Recipes

Step 1

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment blend the flour, the sugar, the baking powder, and the salt until the mixture is combined well.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, the yolks, vanilla extract and almond extract. Add the mixture to the flour mixture, beating until a dough is formed, and stir in the almonds. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead it several times, and divide it into fourths. Working on 2 large buttered and floured baking sheets, with floured hands form each piece of dough into a flattish log 11 inches long and 2 inches wide, arrange the logs at least 3 inches apart on the sheets,and brush them with the egg wash.

Step 3

Bake the logs in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 35 minutes, and let them cool on the baking sheets on racks for 10 minutes.

Step 4

On a cutting board, cut the logs crosswise on the diagonal into 3/4 inch slices, arrange the biscotti, cut sides down, on the baking sheets, and bake them in the 350 degrees F oven for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until they are pale golden.

Step 5

Transfer the biscotti to racks to cool, and store them in airtight containers.