Step 1

Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl to blend. Add in eggs 1 at a time and a pinch of salt. Slowly add the flour and the baking powder until blended. Stir in almonds and vanilla seeds. Let rest for around half an hour.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 °F.

Step 3

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; using floured hands or a pastry bag with a wide mouth, form the dough into 2 - 14" long and 2 1/2" wide logs, spacing 1"-2" apart. Cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven and let cool. Lower the oven temperature to 300 °F.  Cut biscotti on the diagonal into 1/2" slices. Stand slices upright on baking sheet and bake for around 10 minutes until the sides are golden.