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ORANGE-CHOCOLAT
ORANGE-CHOCOLATE E
BISCOTTI WITH ALMOND
BISCOTTI WITH ALMONDS S
n The Cake Mix Doctor, I did not 1 package (18.25 ounces) plain devil’s food
know whether to place the bis- cake mix
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
cotti in the “This Can’t Contain
2 large eggs
Cake Mix” chapter
1 cup all-purpose flour
or with the other 1 ⁄2 cup finely chopped almonds
cookies and bars. I 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 ⁄4 teaspoon orange oil or extract (optional)
am sure it was a surprise at first for
readers to see biscotti made with
1. Place a rack in the center of the oven
cake mix, but once you see how and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a
easy they are to make, you’ll under- baking sheet with parchment paper and
set it aside.
stand why they are so popular. The
2. Place the cake mix, melted butter,
orange is a natural partner for the
eggs, flour, almonds, orange zest, and
chocolate cake batter here. orange oil, if desired, in a large mixing
bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low
MAKES: 18 BISCOTTI speed until well blended, 3 to 4 minutes.
The dough will be thick and come
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
together into a ball. Transfer it to the pre-
BAKING TIME: 30 TO 35 MINUTES
pared baking sheet. With floured hands,
FOR FIRST BAKING, 10 MINUTES
FOR SECOND shape the dough into a rectangle about
1
RESTING TIME IN OVEN: 14 inches long by 4 inches wide by ⁄2
30 TO 40 MINUTES inch thick. Mound the dough so it is
slightly higher in the center. Place the
baking sheet in the oven.
