Crumbly Biscotti

A reader has asked: My biscotti crumble terribly when I cut them. What am I doing wrong?

A: Overbaking the logs of dough during the first baking can make the slices crumble as you are cutting them. Also, even if the logs of dough are perfectly baked, they will crumble if they are sliced while still warm, so be patient. The logs crumble when you use a dull knife, too.