Easy Biscotti

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup toasted almond (slivered works best)
  • 1/4 lb butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 orange, zest of (make sure it is fresh)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Cream butter and sugar.
  3. Add Eggs.
  4. Mix until smooth.
  5. Add orange zest and almond extract.
  6. Continue mixing until well blended.
  7. Sift in flour, baking powder and salt.
  8. Stir in almonds.
  9. On floured board, divide dough in half and using your hands roll and form each half into a long roll (approx 1 1/2 diameter by 10 inches long).
  10. Place rolls lengthwise on a cookie sheet approx 2 inches apart.
  11. Bake rolls at 350 for about 20- 25 minutes.
  12. Take rolls out of oven and cool for 5 minutes (leaving them on the cookie sheet).
  13. Using a sharp knife slice across each roll diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices (I usually make the slices about 3 inches long).
  14. Lay the slices flat on the cookie sheet, then bake for 8 minutes.
  15. Turn slices over and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until slightly golden.
  16. Remove and cool biscottis on a rack.
  17. Store in an airtight container once they are cooled.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

611 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 39.4g 51% DV
Carbs 60.6g 22% DV
Fiber 5g 18% DV
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12413.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 453.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 16.5mg 18% DV
Calcium 1611mg 100% DV
Iron 5.7mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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