Epicure's Orange Almond Biscotti

Delicious Italian cookies with flavours of orange and almond - a delight served with hot beverages.

Makes 24 biscotti

Cost Per Serving: 0.19

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups (430 ml) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp (10 ml) Epicure's Baking Powder
• 2 oranges, zested and finely grated
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) sliced almonds
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) almond extract
• 1 egg white, slightly beaten
• Epicure's Decorating Sugar, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
2. Combine flour with Baking Powder, orange zest and almonds.
3. Beat eggs with sugar, butter and almond extract. Combine both mixes to form a sticky dough.
4. Form dough into a smooth ball on a lightly floured board. Divide in two. Form each ball into an 8" (20 cm) log and place 3" (7.5 cm) apart on Epicure's parchment-lined Baking Sheet. Brush each log with egg white and sprinkle lightly with Decorating Sugar.
5. Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Slice diagonally into 3/4" (2 cm) pieces. Return upright slices to baking sheet and bake an additional 20 minutes, until golden.
6. Transfer to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Per Serving (1 biscotti) : Calories 110, Fat 4.5 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0.1 g), Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 2 g.