Almond-orange Biscotti

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup melted butter, cooled
• 1 cup lightly toasted coarsely chopped almonds
• 2 tablespoons grand marnier or 2 tablespoons other orange-flavored liqueur
• 1/8 cup chopped candied orange peel or 3 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe

• 1 beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until light and sugar is dissolved. stir in the melted butter, nuts, grand marnier and candied orange.
• 2 in a separate bowl beat the egg whites until they just begin to form peeks and gradually beat in remaining 3/4 cup sugar until whites form stiff peaks.
• 3 sift flour and baking powder together and alternately fold 1/3 of flour and egg mixtures into yolks until well combined. dough will be firm and slightly sticky. if dough is too soft, add more flour.
• 4 with floured hands, divide dough into two logs approximately 1-1/2 inches in diameter. arrange logs on a buttered or parchment lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until logs are lightly brown and firm to the touch.
• 5 remove from oven and let logs cool on baking pan on a rack for 10 minutes.
• 6 on a cutting board, cut logs crosswise on the diagonal into 1/2 inch widths.
• 7 arrange biscotti cut side down on baking pan and bake for 5-7 minutes on each side or until biscotti are very lightly browned and crisp.
• 8 cool on racks and store airtight.