Citrus Almond Poppy Seed Biscotti

Citrus Almond Poppy Seed Biscotti
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Odense Almond Paste & Marzipan

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Ingredients

  1. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
  2. 1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  3. 1 3/4 cups flour
  4. 1/2 cup sugar
  5. 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  6. 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  7. 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
  8. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  9. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  10. 4 large egg whites (no larger)
  11. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  12. 1 cup sliced almonds
  13. Optional Orange Glaze:
  14. 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  15. 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  16. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  17. 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
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Odense Almond Paste adds a rich almond flavor to these crunchy, nutty tasting biscotti. They make the perfect hostess gift for any occasion.

Time

20 minutes to assemble
35 minutes for first baking
10-12 minutes each side for second baking
Total time: 75-79 minutes

Yield

22 biscotti

Ingredients

  1. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
  2. 1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  3. 1 3/4 cups flour
  4. 1/2 cup sugar
  5. 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  6. 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  7. 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
  8. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  9. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  10. 4 large egg whites (no larger)
  11. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  12. 1 cup sliced almonds
  13. Optional Orange Glaze:
  14. 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  15. 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  16. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  17. 1 tablespoon grated orange rind

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater), butter, flour, sugar, poppy seeds, orange rind, lemon rind, baking powder and salt into a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until the texture of small crumbs.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites and vanilla until frothy. Add flour mixture and almonds. Mix until dough holds together. Turn out onto a lightly floured counter.
  4. Roll dough into a 2 inch thick log. Cut in half and roll each piece 10 inches long.
  5. Transfer rolls to cookie sheet. Flatten to 3/4 inch thickness.
  6. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden. Cool cookie sheet on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  7. Cut into 3/4 inch diagonal slices. Return to cookie sheet, cut side down. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden. Flip and bake 10-12 minutes more.
  8. Cool biscotti on wire rack. Optional: Mix all ingredients for orange glaze until smooth and drizzle over biscotti.
  9. Store in an air-tight container for 2-3 weeks.
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Citrus Almond Poppy Seed Biscotti

Odense Almond Paste adds a rich almond flavor to these crunchy, nutty tasting biscotti. They make the perfect hostess gift for any occasion.

Before you start, be sure to have Odense Almond Paste on hand

Odense Almond Paste

Odense Almond Paste & Marzipan available in major grocery stores and online.

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Citrus Almond Poppy Seed Biscotti

Time

20 minutes to assemble
35 minutes for first baking
10-12 minutes each side for second baking
Total time: 75-79 minutes

Yield

22 biscotti

Ingredients

  1. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
  2. 1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  3. 1 3/4 cups flour
  4. 1/2 cup sugar
  5. 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  6. 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  7. 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
  8. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  9. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  10. 4 large egg whites (no larger)
  11. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  12. 1 cup sliced almonds
  13. Optional Orange Glaze:
  14. 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  15. 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  16. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  17. 1 tablespoon grated orange rind

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater), butter, flour, sugar, poppy seeds, orange rind, lemon rind, baking powder and salt into a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until the texture of small crumbs.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites and vanilla until frothy. Add flour mixture and almonds. Mix until dough holds together. Turn out onto a lightly floured counter.
  4. Roll dough into a 2 inch thick log. Cut in half and roll each piece 10 inches long.
  5. Transfer rolls to cookie sheet. Flatten to 3/4 inch thickness.
  6. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden. Cool cookie sheet on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  7. Cut into 3/4 inch diagonal slices. Return to cookie sheet, cut side down. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden. Flip and bake 10-12 minutes more.
  8. Cool biscotti on wire rack. Optional: Mix all ingredients for orange glaze until smooth and drizzle over biscotti.
  9. Store in an air-tight container for 2-3 weeks.
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Odense Marzipan

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 54

 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g8%
   Saturated Fat .4g2%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%
Iron4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: sugar, almonds (28%), glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Marzipan contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Odense Almond Paste

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 81

 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g12%
   Saturated Fat 1g5%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium4%
Iron5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: almonds (45%), sugar, glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Almond Paste contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

PRODUCT OF DENMARK
121817