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Almond and Orange Biscotti

Added on Thu Nov 22 2007

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" Simple to make and great to eat with coffee or even a glass of sweet wine. These have been known to be snacks in the middle of the night. "

The Basics

• Dish: Baking
• cuisine: Italian
• Serves: dozens
• Prep Time: 0hrs 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 0hrs 40 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups plain flour
• 2 cups caster sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 ½ cups almonds toasted and chopped
• 1 rind of orange finely grated
• 4 eggs slightly beaten

Method

Preheat oven to 190 C or 375 F.
Line tray with baking paper (preferably silicone paper).
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and orange rind onto flat surface.
Make a well in the middle and add eggs and vanilla.
Bring ingredients together to form a dough.
Add chopped nuts and knead to incorporate.
Divide dough into three.
Roll each into a long sausage shape, place on tray and bake for 20 minutes.
Cool on wire racks.
Cut on diagonal, no more than 1cm thickness. (I prefer them thinner).
Lay in a single layer on baking trays and bake, maybe on a little lower temperature - 180C or 350F- until lightly browned.
Leave to cool, then store in airtight jars.