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Maria’s Almond Biscotti

Ingredients Checklist

  • 450g self raising flour
  • 300g raw caster sugar
  • 6 eggs lightly beaten
  • zest of 1 large lemon
  • 80ml Strega liqueur (optional)
  • 500g whole almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C fan forced. Line two baking trays with baking paper.
  • Mix together flour, sugar, eggs, lemon zest and Strega in a bowl until combined. Then add almonds, mix again.
  • On a floured work bench take a large handful of mixture and roll into a log.
  • Place the prepared logs on baking tray, leaving 3cm apart.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden, remove from oven and leave to cool.
  • Lower oven temperature to 110°C.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice logs into 1cm thick slices, lay flat, cut side down on lined baking trays. Bake fora further 25 minutes until crisp, be careful not to burn.
  • Cool on wire rack then store in an airtight container.