Biscotti D'estate
Ingredients:
- 10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter at Room Temperature
- 1 1/3 Cups Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Teaspoon Almond Extract
- 3 1/4 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
- 4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- Zest from 1 Lemon
For Icing
- 1 Cup Confectioners Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
- On a piece of Parchment Paper, measure out 2 rectangles that are 10x2 Inches. Lay paper with the drawn side facing down on a Baking Sheet. Set aside.
- Add Butter and Sugar in Mixer and cream until fluffy.
- While mixing, add Eggs in 1 at a time. Add Vanilla Extract and Almond Extract. Add Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest.
- Whisk Flour, Baking Powder, and Salt together in a bowl. Add to Butter Mixture and mix until dough becomes sticky and thick.
- Divide your dough in half. Shape each log onto the prepared baking sheet. Wet hands if needed.
- Bake for 25 to 30 Minutes or until lightly golden. Give a generous cool, about 20 Minutes.
- Use serrated edge of knife gently, once pierced, pushed knife down. Do not saw back and forth to avoid crumbling. Lay pieces cut side down back onto baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes per side or until they've reached a nice golden color. Cool completely.
- Combine Confectioners Sugar with Lemon Juice. Drizzle Icing over Biscotti.
- Let Icing Dry Completely. Bag and Share with Friends.