Susanna's Orange Almond Biscotti

Johnsdeere's Note:

Talk about flavor,This recipe is chalked full of them. My friend Susanna would make requests for these so much I decided to name them after her. Don't bat an eye at the quantity of extracts, it's what makes these biscotti. These are not rock hard like some recipes I have tried, though they are still terrific dunking in your morning coffee or in the hands of your favorite child. I hope you give these a shot, they are worth the effort.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
• Prep Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 48

Yield: 4.0 Dozen

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine , melted and cooled
• 2 -3 tablespoons orange extract
• 2 tablespoons almond extract
• 3 eggs
• 2 ¾ cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup sliced almonds

Directions:

1. Combine sugar, butter and extracts.
2. Beat in eggs until lightly whipped.
3. Combine flour and baking powder. Sift into sugar mixtures and stir thoroughly.
4. Add almonds.
5. Shape mixture with hands onto waxed paper. Make 2 long thin loaves OR 3 shorter loaves about 1/2 inch thick.
6. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
7. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly brown.
8. Let cool on cookie sheet for about 10 minutes.
9. Cut into 3/4 inch slices.
10. Place slice close together, cut side down.
11. Bake AGAIN at 375°F for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until lightly toasted and golden around the edges.
12. Cool on wire racks.
13. Store in airtight containers.

Reviews

[MarraMamba]

wonderful biscotti!!! i had to dunk them thoroughly thanks to a tooth being pulled and it was perfect