Orange & Pistachio Biscotti
Time: Approx 1hr 20 minutes
Ingredients
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110g plain flour
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¾ tsp baking powder
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60g pistachios
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60g sugar
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1 large egg, beaten
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
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the zest from 1/3 of an orange
Method
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Pre-heat the oven to 150°C (fan).
Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl -
Mix in the pistachios and sugar, then add the remaining ingredients.
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Mix together – you will need to use your hands eventually to form a dough
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Place on a floured surface and roll into a log about 28cm long.
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Place onto a lined baking tray and bake for about 30 minutes.
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Leave to briefly cool and turn down the oven to 130°C (fan).
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Using a suitable knife, cut the loaf into biscuits about 1cm thick and place back onto the baking tray.
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Bake again for about another 30mins until firm (if you prefer them not so hard, you could try baking for less time).