Orange And Basil Biscotti
Serves: 3
Marley Adams
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
45
Spice
53
Sweetness
65
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Sugar2
Eggs1 tbsp
Orange Zest1 tsp
Dried Basil1 tsp
Baking Powder1 tsp
Salt1 cup
Almond (sliced, toasted)Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
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Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
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Combine the sugar and butter in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle
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Cream the mixture until pale and fluffy
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Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure to mix well before each addition
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Add the orange zest and basil and blend on low speed, about 30 seconds
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Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl
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Add the flour mixture to the standing mixer and beat until combined
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Fold in the almonds
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Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface
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Divide the dough in half
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Using floured hands, shape the dough into logs
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Brush off the excess flour
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Place the logs on the baking sheet, spaced 5 inches apart
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Flatten each log into a 2-inch-wide strip
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Bake the logs, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until browned and set, about 30 minutes
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Transfer the logs to a cooling rack and cool, about 15 minutes
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Reduce the oven to 300 degrees F
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Transfer the logs to a work surface
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Cut each log diagonally into 1/3-inch-thick slices using a serrated knife
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Arrange the slices, cut-side down, on the baking sheet
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Bake the slices, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until crisp, about 20 minutes
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Transfer the slices to the cooling racks and let cool
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The biscotti can be made 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature