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Almond Bread (Australian Almond Biscuits or Biscotti)
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Almond Bread (Australian Almond Biscuits or Biscotti)

Almond Bread, known as Australian Almond Biscuits or Biscotti, is a fragrant baked treat made by folding toasted almonds and flour into sweetened egg whites whipped to soft peaks. The mixture is baked as loaves, cooled, sliced thinly, and then baked again until crisp for a crunchy texture typical of biscotti. The lightly sweet, nutty bread is well-suited to dipping in coffee or tea and can be stored for several days in airtight containers.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 45
Calories: 64 kcal
Course: Bread, Baked Goods
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 3 egg white
  • ½ cup sugar (baker's/caster)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (or fresh lemon juice)
  • 1 cup flour (plain)
  • 12 oz almonds (raw, whole, slightly toasted)

Instructions

Special equipment: 3 mini loaf tins (or one regular loaf tin)
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  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C) and butter loaf tins.
  2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  3. Add sugar gradually until it has all dissolved into the egg whites. Stir in vanilla or lemon juice, then fold in sifted flour and almonds. Mix until well combined.
  4. Divide mixture into the three mini loaf tins (or put into one large tin).
  5. Bake for 30 minutes. Bread should barely be browned.
  6. When cool, remove from baking tins and wrap in aluminum foil. Leave for one or two days. When ready to finish, cut into very thin slices with a serrated or electric knife.
  7. Place slices on a baking tray and bake at 400˚F (200˚C) until dry and crisp, about 20 minutes.
  8. Keep in airtight tin for best results.

Notes

  • Beat egg whites gradually adding sugar until fully dissolved to create a smooth meringue base.
  • Use quality, lightly toasted almonds for best flavor and texture.
  • Cool loaves before cutting very thin slices for even crisping during the second bake.
  • Store finished almond bread in an airtight container to maintain crispness.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3 biscuits Calories 64kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.001g (0%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 62mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 0.1IU (0%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 45 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 64

% Daily Value*

Serving 3 biscuits
Calories 64kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.001g 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 62mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 0.1IU 0%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.