cookie - Cantucci Baresi - Almond Biscotti

By tinathorn

Ingredients

• 1 Lb Lightly toasted almonds
• 1 Lb Flour
• 1/2 Lb Sugar
• 4 + 1 Eggs
• Zest of two lemons
• 2 Tsp Vanilla
• 1 Tsp Baking Powder

Preparation

Step 1

Pre-heat the oven at 350F.

In a large bowl mix 4 eggs and all the other ingredient.

Roll the dough into 3 logs of about 1 1/2" thick and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.

Beat the remaining egg into an egg wash and with a brush spread it over the logs.

Bake at 350F for 30 mins.

Remove from oven and cut the logs with a large sharp knife in slices of 1/2" large.

Put all the Cantucci back on the baking sheet and bake for 25 mins. and 300F