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Starbucks Almond Biscotti Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 c all-purpose flour .
  • 1/2 c vegetable oil .
  • 1 tsp baking powder .
  • 1 1/3 c blanched slivered almonds, toasted .
  • 1 c sugar .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • 2 extra large eggs .
  • 2 tsps almond extract or vanilla extract

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 350 F with rack in center.
  • Step #2 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil wrap.
  • Step #3 Set aside.
  • Step #4 Sift the flour, baking powder & salt into a medium bowl.
  • Step #5 Set aside.
  • Step #6 Place the eggs & sugar In a large-ish mixing bowl & beat on high until fluffy & light, about 2 mins.
  • Step #7 Add the vegetable oil & almond extract, & beat until the oil is incorporated & the mixture is thick & smooth, about 1 min.
  • Step #8 Reduce mixer to low & beat in the flour mixture.
  • Step #9 The dough will be quite thick.
  • Step #10 Knead in the nuts.
  • Step #11 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Step #12 Flour your fingers & divide the dough in half.
  • Step #13 Transfer one portion of the dough to one long side of the prepared baking sheet & mold it into a smooth log 14 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide & 3/4 inch high.
  • Step #14 Repeat the process with the second piece of dough, & place it 2 inches away from the first log.
  • Step #15 Bake for 30 mins until light brown & slightly puffed.
  • Step #16 Remove pan from oven, but do not turn it off.
  • Step #17 Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the logs in 3/4-inch slices on a slight diagonal.
  • Step #18 Take care not to tear the parchment or silicone pan liner.
  • Step #19 Arrange the slices, standing upright, on the baking sheet leaving 1 inch between cookies.
  • Step #20 Return to the oven & bake 10 mins longer, until the cut surfaces of the cookie have browned slightly & the biscotti are dry to the touch.
  • Step #21 Transfer to wire rack & cool completely.
  • Step #22 Melt 8 oz of bittersweet chocolate with 6 tbsps unsalted butter in the microwave.
  • Step #23 Scrape the chocolate onto a shallow plate & dip one long flat side of each cookie in the chocolate so it comes halfway up the sides.
  • Step #24 Place each dipped cookie on a wire rack, uncoated side down.
  • Step #25 Let the chocolate set.
  • Step #26 Source: USA Weekend, Dec.
  • Step #27 2000.
  • Enjoy the Starbucks Almond Biscotti recipe

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