Recipe of Italian Almond Bread Biscuits

Quaresimali (Lenten Almond Biscuits)

These italian orange almond biscuits are native to tuscany and typically eaten at christmas time.

Recipe Summary Quaresimali (Lenten Almond Biscuits)

An Italian biscotti - very crunchy.

Ingredients | Italian Almond Bread Biscuits

3 cups almonds

1 cup white sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 eggs

2 tablespoons milk

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Toast almonds in jelly roll pan for 10 minutes. Let cool. Grind finely 1/4 of the almonds, mix with 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar and set aside.

Grind coarsely the remaining 3/4 almonds and set aside. In a large bowl stir together flour, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and baking powder. Add the butter and stir until all ingredients are combined.

Stir in coarsely ground almonds and the 2 of the eggs, then knead the dough in the bowl until all ingredients are combined. Divide dough in half.

Form each half into a rectangle 15 X 4 inches. Transfer rectangles to baking sheets which have been buttered and floured. Brush rectangles well with 1 egg combined with 2 tablespoons of milk. Sprinkle with reserved almond/sugar mixture. Bake them in the upper third of the oven (375 degrees F - 190 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and skewer comes out clean. Cut rectangles crosswise into slices 3/4 inch thick. Let stand 15 minutes in the turned-off oven. Transfer to racks and let cool thoroughly. Store airtight.

Info | Italian Almond Bread Biscuits

Servings: 18 Yield: 3 dozen

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