Orange Almond Biscotti II

These biscotti are very low in fat but they are delicious. You can substitute the almonds with 3/4 cup cranberries.

• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 egg, beaten

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a baking sheet.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, almonds, and orange zest. Make a well in the center and add the eggs oil, and almond extract. Stir or mix by hand until the mixture forms a ball.

Step 3

Separate dough into 2 pieces and roll each one into a log about 8 inches long. Place logs on prepared baking sheet and flatten so they are about 3/4 inch thick. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly, and remove from baking sheets. Slice diagonally into 1/2 inch slices with a serrated knife. Set cookies on side back onto the cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes, turning over after half of the time. Finished cookies should be hard and crunchy.