Ingredients
- Topping Mixture:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
Step 1
Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Step 2: Line cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
Step 3: In large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
Step 4: In a medium bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 5: Add egg and egg yolk, beat well. Reserve egg white for later use.
Step 6: Mix in vanilla extract.
Step 7: Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture, stir well. Dough may appear crumbly.
Step 8: Flour work area and turn dough out onto surface.
Step 9: Work dough into 2 equal size balls.
Step 10: Shape balls into logs 8 inches long by 2 inches in diameter.
Step 11: Brush log with egg white.
Step 12: Bake for 45-50 minutes or until dough is firm to touch.
Step 13: Remove from oven, transfer logs to cool for 10 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
Step 14: Slice logs into 1/2-inch slices along bias (at an angle).
Step 15: Mix 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon; set aside.
Step 16: Place biscotti cut side down on cookie sheet, sprinkle topping mixture over each biscotti.
Step 17: Return to oven and bake for another 15 minutes.