How to Make Orange Almond Biscotti - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Italian cookies, you're in for a treat with this recipe for Orange Almond Biscotti. These twice-baked, crunchy cookies are flavored with the bright citrus taste of orange and the nutty richness of almonds. Perfect for dipping into a cup of coffee or enjoying as a sweet snack, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Biscotti, which means "twice-cooked" in Italian, are traditional Italian cookies that are baked twice to achieve their signature cris...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 3 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, almonds, and orange zest. Make a well in the center and add eggs oil, and almond extract. Stir or mix by hand until mixture forms a ball.
  • Separate dough into 2 pieces and roll each one into a log, about 8 inches long. Place logs on a prepared baking sheet and flatten so they are about 3/4-inch thick. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly, and remove from baking sheets. Slice diagonally into 1/2-inch slices with a serrated knife. Set cookies on side back onto the cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes, turning over after half of the time. Finished cookies should be hard and crunchy.
  • Nutrition

    219 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 99mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 68mg