My grandparents, on their wedding day, with Glen and Jerry Jackman. Sunday, June 9, 1940

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gingrich, 1940

Intentions to wed, Robert P. Gingrich, 23 and Myrtle D. Berg, 22

Cherry Almond Biscotti

 

Cherry Almond Biscotti

A friend and coworker gave me some ingredients, She knows I love to bake and then bring the treats into work, This time, she gave me whole roasted almonds and a small container of Paradise Red Cherries. This recipe was included, on the lid. Since I had all of the ingredients on hand, I decided to give it a go, I've never attempted to make biscotti before, so I was eager to try. I love almond flavoring in baked goods, it's one of my favorite additions. This recipe was fairly easy to complete. Somehow, I thought biscotti would be trickier. It sure tastes good! I'm taking them to work with me later this afternoon. 

Cherry Almond Biscotti

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened

1 tsp almond extract

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 eggs

31/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 cup chopped almonds, toasted

8 oz Paradise Red cherry halves, chopped

Glaze: 

2 Tbs water

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In mixing bowl, add sugar, butter, almond extract, vanilla extract, and eggs. Beat uniformly. Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well. Add almonds and chopped candied cherries. Knead 2-3 minutes. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 10x3 inch rectangle with rounded corners. Bake 25 minutes, until center of dough is firm to touch. Cool 15 minutes. Bias-cut with a serrated knife into 1/2 inch slices. Bake 15 minutes until crisp. Cool completely, Top with glaze.