Easy and Delicious: Crunchy Gluten Free Almond Biscotti

This almond biscotti is a delicious Italian cookie well known for its crispiness! It is full of almond flavor! It is hard to get gluten free cookies to be crunchy, so biscotti is a great alternative!

What sets my recipe apart from other biscotti recipes is that I simplified the process to make this recipe. With my directions and step-by-step photos, this is a beginner-level recipe, making it fun for anyone! It is the best way to make this crunchy gluten free almond biscotti recipe! You don’t need any fancy baking tools! This recipe uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients.

You can vary the toppings and mix-ins in this twice-baked cookie recipe. I share a big list below! If you love biscotti, I have several tasty flavors of gluten free biscotti to make! You may also love this Gluten-Free Mandelbrot, which is very similar to biscotti!

Allergen Information:

This recipe is gluten-free and soy-free.

To make this dairy-free, use plant-based butter. If you need nut-free biscotti, this is not a good recipe, and I recommend using my Gluten Free Biscotti Base recipe to make another flavor.

Ingredient Notes:

• Gluten Free Flour Blend – I tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure Flour. Other blends should work, but keep an eye on the batter consistency. Some starchy blends may need more flour added.
• Xanthan Gum – If your blend doesn’t contain a binder, add ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum to the dry ingredients.
• Cane Sugar
• Baking Powder and Sea Salt – Use aluminum-free baking powder.
• Unsalted Butter – Mostly melted.
• Eggs – Use size large eggs.
• Almond Extract
• Almonds – I used raw, unsalted almonds. You can also use unsalted roasted almonds.
• Chocolate Chips – Optional for a chocolate dip or drizzle.

Step 1: In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to blend. Add the chopped almonds and mix.

In a microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and microwave it for 25 seconds to soften/partially melt the butter. Add the eggs and almond extract and whisk.

Step 2: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula until a dough forms.

Step 3: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30-45 minutes to chill.

Step 4: Preheat the oven to 350º F. Remove the almond scone dough from the refrigerator and unwrap it from the plastic wrap.

Step 5: Prepare the baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or a non-stick gluten free baking spray. cookie sheet. Divide the scone dough into two equal halves and press each into a rectangle, about 1 to 1 ½ inches thick.

Step 6: Bake the dough for 20 minutes and remove it from the oven. Use a sharp knife to slice through the dough into 1-inch thick slices. It is time for the second bake, which makes these thick slices of biscotti extra crunchy!

Step 7: One of the best ways to cut the biscotti is to use a big, sharp knife and slice in a careful sawing motion. You want to be gentle as you cut so you don’t break the slices.

Tip each slice over onto its side. I use a small spatula to slide space between each slice, then gently flip the slices onto their sides.

Bake on this side for 10 minutes, then remove the biscotti pan from the oven and flip the biscotti onto the other side. If you notice the biscotti getting too golden brown, you can cover them with a piece of aluminum foil.

Step 8: Let the biscotti cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then move each piece carefully to a wire cooling rack. The biscotti will be golden brown. , nutty flavor, hot cup of coffee or tea

These gluten free biscotti have a delicious nutty flavor! Serve with hot tea or coffee.

Step 9: Optional if you are dipping or drizzling chocolate over these biscotti. Melt 6 ounces of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe dish for 25 seconds. Stir and then cook again for 25 seconds. The chocolate should be melted at this point. Do not overcook your chocolate, or it can burn.

Flavor Variations and Topping Ideas

• For a more intense almond flavor, toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes before incorporating them into the dough.
• Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins, such as dried cranberries, chopped chocolate, or chopped nuts, to customize your biscotti to your liking.
• For extra indulgence, melt the dark chocolate and drizzle it over the cooled biscotti. Before the chocolate has hardened, sprinkle chopped almonds on top for added texture and flavor.
• Experiment with different nuts or add a hint of citrus zest.

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