This blog post introduces a delicious Italian-style biscuit recipe suitable for toddlers: Biscotti al Limone. Perfectly crunchy and sweet but zesty with a hint of classic Italian lemon, these tiny biscuits are cooked to a golden brown and make the perfect snack. With no artificial ingredients, they are the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon cup of tea and can last several days in an air-tight container. Check out this blog to discover how to make these easy-to-follow, toddler-friendly Italian Biscotti al Limone and add a tasty Italian twist to your tot’s snack repertoire.
General Information
- Servings: 8-10
- Keywords: Biscotti, Lemon, Almond
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 16g
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 200g plain flour
- 75g caster sugar
- 2 medium free-range eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2tsp baking powder
- 125g butter
- 50g ground almonds
Directions
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Preheat oven to 170°C.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and butter. Mash with a wooden spoon until the mixture resembles grainy, sandy crumbles.
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Crack eggs into a small bowl and mix with a fork. Add to the flour mixture in the large bowl, then stir in the lemon zest and ground almonds.
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Knead the dough for a few minutes until it is smooth and not sticky.
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Split the dough into two equal portions, and roll each portion into a log about 4 cm thick. Place logs on a non-stick baking tray.
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Bake in the pre-heated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden-brown.
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Remove the logs from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
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Cut the logs into 1 cm thick biscotti strips. Lay the cut pieces on the baking tray and bake for a further 8-10 minutes.
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Place the biscotti on a wire rack to cool.
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Enjoy!
Recommended Sides
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Enjoy the biscotti as they are, or accompany them with some warm milk for a delicious treat.
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Or, serve alongside a light fruit salad for the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
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Lastly, don’t forget a glass of freshly squeezed lemonade to wash down these delicious biscotti al limone!
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Pro tip: What’s the lemon’s favourite treat? Biscotti al Limone!
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