Praline biscotti

Instructions (7 steps)

1. 1 Egg wash: 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of water. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until the mixture is well combined
2. 2 In a small bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, and almond extract; add the mixture to the flour mixture, beating until a dough forms, and then incorporate the almonds
3. 3 Pour the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead it a few times, and divide it into four parts
4. 4 Working on 2 large greased and floured baking sheets, with floured hands, shape each piece of dough into a flattened log 28 cm long and 5 cm wide; arrange the logs at least 7.5 cm apart on the sheets and brush them with the egg wash
5. 5 Bake the logs in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 35 minutes and let them cool on the sheets on wire racks for 10 minutes
6. 6 On a cutting board, cut the logs crosswise on a diagonal into 2 cm slices; place the biscotti with the cut side down on the baking sheets and bake them in the oven at 175°C (350°F) for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until they are pale golden
7. 7 Transfer the biscotti to wire racks to cool completely and store them in airtight containers