This is for Hazelnut Biscotti from a magazine, i forget which one. I can't see why it wouldn't work just as well with almonds. I've made it many times but where it says mould into sausage shapes, it's really sticky. It also spreads a lot so if your baking tray isn't big, do it on two.
100g blanched hazelnuts (or almonds)
175g plain flour
1/2 (half) level tspn baking powder
175g golden caster sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tspn vanilla extract
Salt
Preheat oven to GM 4, 180C 350F
Spread nuts on a baking tray and bake in preheated oven for about 8-10 mins until golden brown then tip onto a plate and leave to cool.
Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl with the sugar and a pinch of salt, then make a well in the centre and add the eggs and vanilla. Combine lightly with a fork, the tip in the nuts and using floured hands, shape into a ball. Divide in half and make two sausage shapes, about 8" (20cm) long. Place on a greased (I line mine with baking paper as very liable to stick) baking sheet, spacing well apart as they will spread, and bake in the oven for 25 mins until pale golden brown and just firm to the touch. Leave to cool for about 10 mins, then lift each piece onto a chopping board. Reduce the oven temperature to GM3 , 170C, 325F.
Using a serrated knife, cut each piece diagonally into 2cm thick slices, then re-grease the baking tray (ok without paper this time) and place the slices on it.
Bake for about 10 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool and firm.
Alternative recipe for biscotti - James Martin fruit and nut biscotti which are delicious. I left out the dried cherries and upped the other things.
uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/513099
Enjoy!!!