Almond-orange biscotti

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour
cupSugar
1pinchSalt
3Eggs, lightly beaten
1tablespoonOil
¼teaspoonAlmond extract
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
½cupChopped almonds
2teaspoonsBaking powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour cookie sheet. In a large bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture; add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into flat-bottomed cylinders (1-inch high x 2½-inches wide x 8-inches long). Bake 30-35 minutes or until brown on top. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Cut into ¾-inch slices. Return to oven with cut side down for 15 minutes or until slices are brown. Remove from oven and cool on racks.