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Almond Biscotti

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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This recipe shares the secret of making fabulous Almond Biscotti, with the aesthetic flavour of vanilla and cinnamon and the amazing crunch of almonds. You can serve them fresh and warm, or cool and store in an airtight container.
Enjoy with a cup of Hot Coffee or Hot Chocolate .
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
10 Mins
Makes
15 biscottis
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
5 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup almond (badam)
1 1/2 cups plain flour (maida)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon (dalchini) powder
1/2 cup castor sugar
3 egg
1 tsp vanilla essence
oil for greasing
Method
- Combine the plain flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon powder, castor sugar and almonds in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Add the eggs and vanilla essence, mix well and knead into a soft and sticky dough without using any water.
- Grease your palms with little oil, place the dough on a greased baking tray and spread it with your fingers to form a 200 mm. × 75 mm. (8” x 3”) rectangle.
- Bake it in a pre-heated oven at 160°c (320°f) for 25 minutes. Keep aside to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut diagonally into 15 thin pieces.
- Arrange them on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 160°c (320°f) for 30 minutes or till they are crisp, turning them once after 15 minutes.
- Serve or store it in an air-tight container.
Almond Biscotti recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 127 cal |
Protein | 3.6 g |
Carbohydrates | 15.1 g |
Fiber | 0.6 g |
Fat | 6.2 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 1.4 mg |
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R
March 13, 2025, midnight
Does this have a diabetic version? How can I make it using sugar free?

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, We have not tried making it with sugar free.

R
March 13, 2025, midnight
Method ( point 1) mentions cocoa powder while ingredients don''t mention it!!

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks, we have fixed the error.

shreya_the foodie
March 13, 2025, midnight
Good recipe. Requires skill and practice in baking.

Foodsie
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hesitant at first... I still made up my mind to take up this dreadful task... and to my surprise... I sailed through it... Deliciously crisp, these Biscotti's are worth every effort... Dunk 'em... into hot cappuccino... and unwind your long day... or even as a light dessert after Dinner.

rk
March 13, 2025, midnight
One more query please . The biscotti turned out quite nice but felt a bit dry. Are we not supposed to add any form of oil or butter into the dough?

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, No need to add oil or butter as there is already egg in it. For the dryness, check the temp you are baking at and also the rack you are placing them in the oven to bake, as that might cause dryness. Place in a medium tray and at the temp mentioned in the recipe.

Ragini
March 13, 2025, midnight
What can I use instead of eggs here in this recipe?

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Ragini, Biscotti is always made with eggs, however we have a recipe of almond biscuits which you can try. http://www.tarladalal.com/Almond-Biscuits-41059r

SS24
March 13, 2025, midnight
cocoa powder still a part of the ingredients & method - please change