Ginger Orange Almond Biscotti after Supper

For Ginger Orange Almond Biscotti after Supper, the counter starts with All purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder. Portion it for 20 Cookies.

Count on 13 minutes of prep, 40 minutes of cooking, about 53 minutes from the first measurement to the plate.

Ingredients Method

What goes in the bowl

• 1 3/4 cup All purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 cup Butter cold
• 1 cup almonds blanched and slivered, lightly toasted
• 1/3 cup candied orange peel diced, recipe here
• ½ cup candied ginger diced
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons whole milk

How the cooking goes

1. Warm the oven to 350°F.
2. In the bowl of a electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and cardamom; mix to blend.
3. Put the butter to the bowl and mix until the mixture is very fine and powdery with no visible signs of butter.
4. Put almonds, orange peel, and ginger; stir to combine.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla and milk until well combined.
6. With the mixer running, slowly pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture. Mix just until the dough comes together.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough is uniform and smooth.
8. Divide dough into two pieces and roll each into a log about 12 inches long. The log should be slightly coated with flour just to keep it from sticking. Slide onto parchment lined sheet pan and bake 15-20 minutes in preheated oven until the surface is deep gold and firm to touch.
9. Remove from pan and allow to cool slightly.
10. Reduce oven temperature to to 300°F.
11. When logs are cool enough to handle, cut into ½ inch diagonal slices using a serrated knife.
12. Place biscotti onto a parchment lined sheet pan, cut side down, then bake 15 minutes or until crisp. Cool on pan.
13. Store in an airtight container for several weeks or freeze two months.

After it comes off the heat

Cool the sheet on a rack before the pieces are stacked. A covered tin keeps them for a few days.

If you want another plate from Pastries, open Cinnamon Flop for a Slow Morning and Buttermilk Biscuits for a Slow Morning.