Discover the perfect solution for those leftover egg whites in your kitchen! Join me in creating a delightful treat: Thin Almond Biscotti, a delicious recipe that doesn’t use baking powder, relying solely on the magic of egg whites.
It’s not just a recipe; it’s a versatile idea for thoughtful gifts—whether for a thank-you gesture, a heartwarming Christmas present, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
6 large egg whites (180g)
3/4 cup of powdered sugar (90g)
Pinch of salt
1.5 cups of all-purpose flour (180g)
1 cup whole almonds (130g)
1/3 cup whole pistachios (45g)
1 cup chopped cranberries (100g)
2tsp vanilla (10ml)
Instruction
– Preheat the oven to 350°F.
– Beat egg whites with sugar and salt until soft peaks form.
– Sift in the flour to eliminate any lumps, then gently combine using a whisk.
– Add nuts and cranberries, using a spatula to fold until fully incorporated.
– Pour the mixture into a lined mold, smoothing the surface, and place it in the oven for the first bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes.
– Once baked, remove the cake and carefully slide it to about 2mm thickness. – Transfer it onto a lined tray, cover it with racks to maintain a flat shape, and return it to the oven for the second bake at 320°F (160°C) for approximately 15-20 minutes. Finally, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool on a rack. Enjoy!
Egg whites powdered sugar whisk until soft peak Sift in the flour to eliminate any lumps gently combine using a whisk add nuts add chopped cranberries add vanilla using a spatula to fold until fully incorporated transfer the mixture into a lined mold smoothing the surface
Once smoth, transfer to oven for the first bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes. After 40 minutes in the oven slice to about 2mm thickness place on lined tray Cover with light racks to keet it flat shape, and return to the oven for the second bake at 320°F (160°C) for 15-20 minutes
After second bake Take out to cool Ready for gift packing or enjoy with tea or coffee
1 Comment
Do you put in the freezer after baked before sliced ?
Mine crack on the almond