Cantuccini - biscotti

Prep Time 15 mins  Cook Time 30 min  Total Time 45 mins

Ingredients

• 130 g Whole unpeeled almonds 1 cup
• 300 g Flour 2 1/2 cups
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 pinch Salt
• 150 g Sugar 3/4 cup
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• Lemon zest from 1 lemon
• 1 Tbsp Butter at room temperature

Instructions

1. Put the almonds on a cookie tray in a single layer and bake in the oven at 180ºC (350ºF) for 5 minutes.
2. Leave to cool on the bench.
3. Beat the eggs and sugar together with an electric mixer (or whisk) until foamy. 
4. Add the honey and softened butter and mix.
5. Add the flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt. Mix in gently.
6. Stir in the almonds by hand.
7. Form the mixture into two long thin "loaves"  no more than 6cm (2 1/2 inches) high and place them on a cookie sheet lined with baking paper.
8. Bake at 200ºC (400ºF) for 20 minutes until golden-brown.
9. Leave to cool for a few minutes until you can touch it.
10. With a SHARP serrated knife, cut slices approximately 1cm (1/2 inch) thick and lay them on a cookie sheet.
11. Bake at 200ºC (400ºF) for 7-10 minutes until slightly browned.