# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
→ Mix-Ins
09 - 2/3 cup candied orange peel, diced
10 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until pale and thick, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Mix melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange zest into the egg mixture.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
06 - Fold in candied orange peel and sliced almonds if using.
07 - Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a log approximately 12 inches long and 2 inches wide on prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
08 - Bake for 25 minutes until lightly golden and set. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
09 - Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
10 - Using a serrated knife, slice the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick biscotti. Lay slices cut side down on the baking sheet.
11 - Bake for 10 minutes, then flip biscotti and bake for another 10 minutes until crisp and golden.
12 - Cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.
