Almond Ginger Biscotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour, plus more for dusting
3/4 cup sugar, plus 1 teaspoon for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unblanched whole almonds
1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, salt, almonds and ginger.
In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla; stir into flour mixture. (Dough will be very dry.).
Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface; knead until smooth.
Divide dough in half; shape into two logs, each about 1 inch high and 3 inches wide.
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Bake until logs are puffed and outside is firm (the tops may crack), about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 2 hours.
Using a serrated knife, thinly slice the logs 1/4 inch thick.
Lay slices on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until crisp and lightly golden, turning biscotti over halfway through, 20 minutes total.
Cool completely before serving or storing.