1.5cupsshelled unsalted pistachiostoasted and chopped coarsely
Instructions
With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Remove enough zest from one large orange to make 2 teaspoons, set aside.
Squeeze the orange to obtain 4 teaspoons of orange juice. In a microwaveable bowl, combine the cranberries with the orange juice and microwave for about 45 seconds. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of your stand mixer (fitted with the paddle attachment), beat the butter and orange zest with the remaining cup of sugar for about 3 minutes on medium speed until butter is fluffy.
Add the vanilla, then the eggs, one at a time beating after each egg.
Reduce mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients, mix on low to combine and then and add the cranberries and pistachios and mix until the ingredients are incorporated into the batter, do not over beat.
Divide the dough into 4 parts.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and using your hands shape the dough into logs. Pat the dough so it’s about two inches wide.
Place logs onto lined baking sheet, spacing them 3 inches apart, you may need to use two baking sheets unless you own a very large sheet.
Bake for 14 minutes, rotate the tray and bake for another 14 minutes or until logs are light golden brown and beginning to crack on top.
Remove from the oven and let cool on sheet for 10 to 15 minutes.
Lower the oven temperature to 325°F.
Place one biscotti log at a time onto a cutting board and using a sharp serrated knife, slice the logs on a diagonal into 1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick slices.
Return the sliced biscotti, cut side down on the baking sheet and bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until pale golden, flip the biscotti and bake for approximately 7 minutes more.
Transfer the biscotti onto a rack and let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
To toast pistachios, preheat the oven to 350 °F. Spread the shelled unsalted pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast for 4 to 5 minutes, stir pistachios and toast for 2 to 3 minutes more until pistachios are fragrant and lightly browned. It shouldn't take more than 8 minutes to toast the pistachios.
Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Biscotti may also be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, store biscotti in an airtight container with wax or parchment paper in between layers. Thaw biscotti overnight in the refrigerator.