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Crispy Honey Vanilla Biscotti with Almonds

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A quick and easy homemade biscotti recipe featuring the perfect balance of crunchy texture, sweet honey, fragrant vanilla, and toasted almonds. Ideal for any occasion, these biscotti are a nostalgic comfort treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup (115 g) honey
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (140 g) whole almonds, toasted and roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Toast 1 cup (140 g) of whole almonds on the baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool, then chop roughly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat 6 tablespoons (85 g) softened unsalted butter with ⅓ cup (115 g) honey and ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar until creamy. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating until smooth. Stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a sticky dough forms. Fold in the toasted chopped almonds. If dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour carefully.
  6. Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, shape each half into a log about 12 inches (30 cm) long and 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Place logs on the prepared baking sheet with space between them.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the logs are golden and firm to the touch. Remove from oven and cool for about 10 minutes.
  8. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the logs diagonally into ½-inch (1.3 cm) thick slices. Arrange slices cut side down on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake the sliced biscotti for another 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  10. Optional: In humid conditions, leave biscotti in the turned-off oven with the door slightly ajar for a few extra minutes to dry out further.

Notes

Do not skip the double bake to achieve the signature biscotti crunch. Toast almonds carefully to avoid burning. Use room temperature eggs and softened butter for best dough texture. Slice logs after cooling about 10 minutes to avoid crumbling. In humid climates, dry biscotti further in a turned-off oven with door ajar.

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