Method
1) Place butter, sugar and vanilla essence in a mixing bowl. Using low speed beat just until butter and sugar is smooth. Do not overbeat till fluffy.
2) Add in egg and continue to beat till smooth.
3) Add in flour, baking powder and almonds. Mix till a smooth dough is obtained.
4) Sprinkle lots of flour on a smooth surface. Divide dough into half and roll into cylindrical shape of about 1.5" (4cm) in diameter.
5) Bake in oven at 150C (300F) for 35 to 40 minutes after which Biscotties will spread and turns light golden brown in colour.
6) Leave to cool for about 10 to 15 minutes then slice across roughly around 1/2" (1cm) in width. Some may prefer it to be more thinly slices around 1/2cm per piece.
7) Arrange sliced biscotties on a baking tray and bake for a second time at 180C (356F) for another 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
