Try
these delicious Eggless Almond Biscotti next time you get the munchies!
These Italian cookies make a wonderful tea-time or anytime snack.
Servings: 3 (makes
7) Cooking Time: 40
minutes
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup butter, unsalted and softened (replace with
vegetable oil for a vegan version)
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp vanilla essence
3/4 cup toasted almond slivers (chopped or not)
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 320F.
Sieve together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the sugar and orange zest.
In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar for 2 minutes.
Add the flour mixture along with vanilla essence and almond
slivers.
Add 1/4 cup water (or as needed) a little at a time
and mix into a smooth dough.
Lightly oil a baking sheet.
Shape the dough into a 3-inch wide and 3/4-inch thick
rectangle. Decorate with chopped almonds if you want.
Place on the greased baking sheet (cookie sheet) and
bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the biscotti and cool on a wire rack for 15
minutes.
Reduce the oven to 300F.
Cut the baked eggless almond biscotti dough into
1/2-inch slices.
Place the slices cut side down on the baking sheet.
Bake again for 25-30 minutes or until golden on the bottom.
Cool the eggless almond biscotti on a wire rack and
serve with tea or coffee. Store the remaining biscotti in an air-tight
container to keep fresh for 2-3 weeks.
Cooking Tip
For a vegan version, use 3 tbsp vegetable oil and 1/4 cup applesauce.