Orange Almond Biscotti

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (281g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
• Unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes: 1 cup (2 sticks) (227g)
• Large eggs: 2 (100g)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5mL)
• Orange zest: 1 tablespoon (5g)
• Almond extract: 1 teaspoon (5mL)
• Sliced almonds: 1 cup (120g)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work them into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and almond extract.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Stir in the sliced almonds.
7. Form the dough into two equal logs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Let the logs cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
11. Slice the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.
12. Place the slices back on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
13. Let the biscotti cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving Size: 2 biscotti (50g)
• Calories: 250
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Sugar: 19g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy and crunchy
• Orange flavor with a hint of almond
• Slightly sweet and nutty
• Pairs well with coffee or tea

User Comments:

• "These biscotti are so delicious and easy to make! I love the orange and almond flavors."
• "I baked these for my friends and they were a huge hit. They're the perfect afternoon snack."
• "I love that these biscotti are not too sweet. They're perfect for dunking in coffee."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have orange zest, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried orange peel.
• If you don't have almond extract, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of almond liqueur.
• Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will result in tough biscotti.
• Let the logs cool completely before slicing them, as this will help prevent crumbling.