Description
Delightful biscotti featuring the crunch of pistachios paired with zesty orange, perfect for coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces shelled unsalted pistachios
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 teaspoons candied orange, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Prepare the egg mixture by beating the eggs and adding the candied orange peel, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the egg mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Add the pistachios and fold them into the dough.
- Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface for 1-2 minutes and divide it into two equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a log about 12 inches long and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned and firm to touch.
- Slice the logs diagonally into 1/2 inch slices after cooling for 10 minutes.
- Return the slices to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until crisp.
- Cool on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh pistachios and oranges. You can also experiment with different nuts or flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 biscotti
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: biscotti, orange, pistachio, cookies, dessert, Italian