Almond bread (almond biscotti) is Australian recipe which isn’t really a bread at all. They’d be better named as biscuits, biscotti or cookies, depending on where you live. Whatever you call them, they’re a crispy, nutty and tasty delight!

My mother had this recipe written down on a scrap of paper, as it was given to her by a relative. Given the relative ease of researching a recipe on google, it didn’t take long for me to discover that this is an Australian recipe.

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Almond bread and almond bread recipes are all over the internet, however, none of the photos looked like the ones my mother makes every Christmas. So you know what that means: I have to post the recipe, too! Mum also adds a little vanilla or lemon so these really are fabulous little almond biscotti!

You can make them in little loaf tins as she has, or a large loaf tin for bigger biscuits. Either way, just be sure to slice them very thinly. That’s the key to the crispy, crunchy results.

These are perfect on a holiday cookie plate, or simply wrapped up and given as a gift. Almond biscotti keep fresh for weeks, too, since they are so crisp.

FYI: unfortunately, if you’re in the US, the nuts you’re eating are probably being fumigated with a chemical. This includes almonds (which actually are not classified as nuts). The information HERE is about two years old, but I buy my nuts at Trader Joe’s to avoid the fumigated products. Hopefully you can do research to find the best ones to buy according to where you live.

You may also enjoy this biscotti recipe!

Travel Update: while we’re on the subject of Australia, this is probably as good a time as any to tell you that I’ll be heading “Down Under” in February! I’m incredibly excited as I’ve never been to Australia or New Zealand before (heading to Auckland first)!

It was a spur of the moment decision when the Scott’s Cheap Flights email came through for a $400 mistake fare from LA to Auckland, roundtrip. So can you blame me? Anyone reading this from Auckland or Sydney, want to give me some tips? 😍

And without further delay, here is the recipe~

Australian Almond Bread (Almond Biscotti)

slightly adapted from a Taste.au member’s recipe

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1/2 cup (113 g) baker’s (caster) sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract or fresh lemon juice
1 cup (156 g) plain flour
12 oz (340 g) almonds, raw, whole, slightly toasted

Special equipment: 3 mini loaf tins (or one regular loaf tin)

Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C) and butter loaf tins.

Make the Almond Biscotti Mixture

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

whipping egg whites

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.

australian egg white mixture in a bowl

Divide mixture into the three mini loaf tins (or put into one large tin).

australian almond biscotti mixture in loaf tins

Bake the Almond Biscotti Mixture

Bake for 3o minutes. Bread should barely be browned.

mini australian almond biscotti breads

When cool, remove from baking tins and cut into very thin slices with a serrated or electric knife.

slicing the Australian Almond biscotti bread

Finally, place slices on a baking tray and bake at 375˚F (190˚C) until dry and crisp, about 20 minutes.

Australian Almond biscotti on a tray

Keep in airtight tin for best results.

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