Orange Almond Biscotti with Citrus Glaze
Ingredients
For the Biscotti:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar 150g
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted & cooled 57g
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ¾ cup whole almonds, roughly chopped 90g
- 1 tbsp orange zest from 1 large orange
For the Citrus Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar 120g
- 2-3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, and orange zest until smooth, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until combined. Fold in almonds. Dough will be sticky.
- Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 10-inch long, 2-inch wide log on the baking sheet. Flatten tops slightly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until lightly golden and firm. Cool on baking sheet for 10–15 minutes (or cool completely, wrap, and rest overnight).
- Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C). Using a serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Place slices cut-side down on baking sheet. Bake 10–12 minutes, flip, and bake another 10–12 minutes until crisp. Cool on a wire rack.
- For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and optional zest until smooth. Drizzle or dip biscotti; let set on rack for 20–30 minutes.
Notes
- Cooling Flexibility: Cool logs for 10–15 minutes for quick slicing or overnight (wrapped tightly) to prep ahead. Both work great!
- Diagonal Cut: Slice on a 45-degree angle for a classic look. Straight cuts work but are less elegant.
- Glaze Tip: Use 2 Tbsp juice for a thick glaze, 3 Tbsp for a drizzle. Test on one biscotti first.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze unglazed biscotti for 3 months.
- Variation: Swap orange juice for lemon juice in the glaze for a mixed citrus flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biscotti
Servings: 20 biscotti
Calories:
