Servings: 12
Calories: 459kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups of all-purpose flour
- 300 grams of freshly harvested cranberries
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon of chilled cold butter
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- Turbinado sugar for sprinkling on top
- Melted butter for brushing the biscotti
- 2 teaspoons of finely grated orange zest
- Pearl sugar for a decorative garnish touch
- 2 teaspoons of fine salt
- 2 cups of rich cultured buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Finely chop or crush the fresh cranberries and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, grated orange peel, and salt. Mix well.
- Cut the chilled butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the crushed cranberries to the dry mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Gradually pour in the cultured buttermilk, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, shape each half into a log, about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide.
- Place the logs onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them. Brush the logs with melted butter and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden and firm to touch.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the baked logs from the oven and let them cool for about 10-15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Carefully slice the logs into 1/2-inch slices.
- Bake Again: Place the sliced biscotti cut-side down on the baking sheets. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the biscotti are golden and crisp, flipping them halfway through baking.
- Final Touch: Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool completely. Optionally, drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with pearl sugar for garnish.
- Step 13:Serve or Store: Enjoy your homemade Costco-inspired Cranberry Orange Biscotti with coffee or tea! Store in an airtight container once cooled.
Notes
- For a sweeter biscotti, add an extra tablespoon of sugar.
- To make the biscotti more crunchy, bake for a few minutes longer.
- For a softer biscotti, reduce the baking time.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the biscotti for cleaner cuts.
- To make the biscotti more flavorful, add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- To give the biscotti a festive look, top with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal
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