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Orange Almond Biscotti I

SUBMITTED BY: DEANMONA

"Biscotti is an Italian cookie. It has a crunchy, buttery texture."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 1/2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup blanched slivered almonds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Beat sugar, butter or margarine, orange peel and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and almonds.
  3. Shape half of dough at a time into rectangle, 10 x 3 inches, on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cookie sheet for 15 minutes.
  4. Cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place slices cut sides down on cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until crisp and light brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by MOMX6BOYS
I love this recipe! The flavor ad texture are wonderful. However, I cut the flour down to 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2005 by KINKISTYLE
I made biscotti with a similar recipe, except I used 2 cups of flour, cut salt to 1/4 tsp., 4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2002 by SHEILABOB
This was made for a cub scout meeting. Cranberries were substituted for the almonds and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MRS.VAN
This recipe is too dry. It has very little flavor and is very heavy. I will not use this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by Lindsey
I didn't have orange or almond, but I used this recipe as a base. I added cranberries and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2007 by Laurie618
Dough was too dry. I added an extra egg and a teaspoon of milk. Turned out heavy and dense... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2005 by CHIQUITA2
I was a bit disapointed. The dough was so dry, when mixing, I had to add a third egg. (All my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by KATHERINE E
This recipe calls for butter? The biscotti tastes to thick. Can this recipe survive without... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Orange Almond Biscotti I

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 201

  • Total Fat: 7.2g
  • Cholesterol: 37mg
  • Sodium: 152mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 3.8g

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