Almond Orange Biscotti

First, preheat your oven to the desired temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius. Next, take a moment to prepare your baking sheet by lightly coating it with butter or cooking spray and dusting it with flour.

In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients of flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, almonds, and orange zest. Create a central depression in the mixture by pushing it aside with your fingers or a spoon, then add eggs, oil, and almond extract. Use your hands to blend the ingredients together until they form a cohesive ball.

Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each one into a cylindrical log, approximately 8 inches in length. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet and flatten them slightly to achieve a thickness of about 3/4 inch.

Bake the logs in the preheated oven for a duration of 20 to 25 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Remove the logs from the oven and allow them to cool for a short while, then carefully transfer them to a plate or serving surface.

Using a sharp knife with a serrated edge, slice the logs into 1/2-inch thick slices. Return the cookies to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, flipping them over halfway through the cooking time. The finished cookies should be hard and crunchy to the bite.