Orange and Walnut Biscotti

Steps to make

1. 1

   Heat the oven and prepare a baking sheet

   2 min
   

   Preheat the oven to 340°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Combine the dry ingredients

   1 min
   

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder.

4. 3

   Add the eggs

   5 min
   

   Add the eggs one at a time, stirring into the flour mixture until a dough forms.

5. 4

   Add the nuts and zest

   5 min
   

   Add the chopped nuts and orange zest and stir until evenly distributed.

6. 5

   Roll the dough

   5 min
   

   Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Gently knead the dough for 1-2 minutes, then divide into two. Roll each section of dough into a log about 10 inches long. Lay the rolls on the baking sheet.

7. 6

   Bake the dough

   25 min
   

   Bake the rolls of dough for 25 minutes.

8. 7

   Slice the biscotti

   5 min
   

   Take the rolls out of the oven and leave to cool for 1-2 minutes. Then slice the rolls into biscuits about 3/4 inch thick and lay them out on the baking sheet.

9. 8

   Bake the biscotti

   15 min
   

   Put the biscotti into the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until turning golden brown. Turn each of them over and bake for a further 5-7 minutes.

10. 9

    Cool and serve

    2 min
    

    Take the biscotti out of the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

11. 10

    Serving Orange and Walnut Biscotti