Eggless Almond Biscotti by @millsandbuns

1h5
Medium

1 serving

🍬

100 g

Caster Sugar

🍊

6 g

Orange Zest

🌾

200 g

Flour

🥄

6 g

Baking Powder

🥛

100 ml

Milk

🧈

30 g

Butter

🌰

60 g

Whole Almonds

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    🍪baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/11

    Finely zest the orange into a mixing bowl. Rub the orange zest into the caster sugar with your fingertips until fragrant.

    orange zest
    caster sugar
    🔪microplane grater
    🥣mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/11

    Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the orange sugar. Whisk until the dry ingredients are evenly combined.

    all-purpose flour
    baking powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    🌀whisk

  4. Step 4/11

    Pour the milk and melted butter into the dry mixture. Stir until a rough dough forms.

    milk
    butter
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/11

    Add a few extra drops of milk only if the dough is too dry to hold together. Stir just until the dough is cohesive.

    milk
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/11

    Fold the whole almonds through the dough. Gather the dough into a rough ball.

    whole almonds
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/11

    Shape the dough into one long, slightly flattened log on the lined baking sheet. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.

    🍪baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  8. Step 8/11

    Transfer the baked log to a wire rack. Cool until it is firm enough to slice without crumbling, about 10 minutes.

    🧊wire rack

  9. Step 9/11

    Reduce the oven temperature to 160°C (320°F). Slice the cooled log into 1 cm (about 3/8-inch) thick oblong pieces.

    🔪serrated knife

  10. Step 10/11

    Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheet. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 15 minutes, until golden and crisp.

    🍪baking sheet

  11. Step 11/11

    Transfer the biscotti to a wire rack. Cool completely so they become fully crisp.

    🧊wire rack

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Sweeteners, Fruits, Flavorings, Baking ingredients, Leavening agents, Dairy, Fats, Nuts

Ingredients

Caster sugar, Orange zest, Flour, Baking powder, Milk, Butter, Whole almonds

Allergens

Milk, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Egg-free

Calories

185 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 4.2g, Carbohydrates: 27.5g, Sugars: 12.8g, Fat: 6.8g, Saturated fat: 2.4g, Fiber: 1.4g, Sodium: 75mg

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 1.1mg, Potassium: 95mg, Magnesium: 22mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 75µg, Vitamin C: 1mg, Vitamin E: 1.3mg, Folate: 27µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

45 minutes

Overall

1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, whisk, wooden spoon, microplane grater, baking sheet, parchment paper, serrated knife, wire rack

Appliances

oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack, Biscuit

Occasions

Breakfast, Coffee break, Tea time, Holiday baking

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crisp, Dry, Nutty

Flavors

Sweet, Citrusy, Buttery, Nutty, Toasty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 14 days (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight container,Keep in a cool, dry place away from humidity), fridge : 21 days (Store in an airtight container,Allow biscotti to return to room temperature before serving,Re-crisp in a low oven if softened), freezer : 90 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container or bag,Separate layers with parchment paper,Thaw at room temperature before serving)