Italian Lemon Biscotti

Elena Butuc

Italian Lemon Biscotti are a delightful twist on traditional biscotti, making them a versatile and tasty treat. These crispy and flavorful biscuits are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a snack for school, a morning coffee companion, or a unique dessert for your guests.

One of the best things about this recipe is how simple it is to prepare, with the flexibility to experiment with different flavors and nuts to suit your taste. If you’re looking for a refreshing take on classic biscotti, this lemon version is a must-try.

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Ingredients

Metric US

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White flour

300 g

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Baking powder

10 g

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Almonds

125 g

or other nuts

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Sugar

215 g

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Salt

0.25 tsp

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Lemon

1 piece

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Egg

2 pieces

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Melted butter

60 g

Step by step

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 300g of flour, 10g of baking powder, 125g of almonds or other nuts, 215g of sugar, 0.25 tsp salt, and the grated zest of a well-washed lemon.

Mix well using a spoon or a mixer.

Step 2

Add the juice from half a lemon, 2 eggs, and 60g of melted butter to the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Mix thoroughly with a spoon or mixer until all the ingredients are well incorporated into a dough.

Step 4

Lightly flour your work surface, then transfer the dough from the bowl.

Use a knife or dough scraper to divide the dough into two equal pieces.

Step 5

Shape each piece of dough into a thick log.

Be gentle, as the dough is quite delicate.

Step 6

Place the two dough logs onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Press down gently on each log with your fingers to flatten them slightly.

Step 7

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes without ventilation.

After baking, remove from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Carefully slice each baked log using a sharp knife, making sure the edges don’t crumble. Cut the biscotti into slices about 1 cm thick.

Step 9

Place the biscotti slices back onto the baking tray with the cut sides facing up. Return them to the oven for an additional 10 minutes at 180°C to crisp up.