Lemon Almond Biscotti
Lemon Almond Biscotti
By Chef Katie Mae
Makes 12 biscotti | Ready 90 minutes (includes 60 minutes of cooling time)
| Stores 5 days at room temperature
INGREDIENTS
- 3 Medjool dates, soaked for 30 minutes in hot water
- 1 cup brown rice flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed, ground
- ¼ cup unsweetened, non-dairy milk
- ½ cup sliced almonds, chopped
DIRECTIONS
- Make sure the dates are soaking. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the brown rice flour, almond flour, arrowroot powder and baking soda to a large bowl and stir. This can also be done in a food processor. Set the lemon zest aside and add the lemon juice to a small blender. Add the strained dates, flaxseed and soymilk. Blend until smooth and creamy. Stir the lemon zest into the liquid.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whether they’re in a bowl or food processor. Mix well until it forms a dough. Crush the almond slices in your hand as you add them to the dough. Mix again.
- Shape the dough into 1 log, around 8 inches long. Place it on a prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten the log a little bit with your hands, evening out the dough as you go. It should be about 4 inches wide and 2 inches tall. Bake for 15 minutes on the middle rack. Then remove from oven and let it cool for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the log into 1⁄2 inch slices on the diagonal with a very sharp knife. Lay slices on the prepared baking sheets so they are on their side in a single layer. Bake for 7 minutes. Take the tray out and flip the biscotti. Bake for 7 more minutes.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm or cover for later.