Orange biscotti with almonds

These biscotti, with a light orange scent, are very similar to the ones we bought in Italy. Is that much more solid - they do not have a single gram of fat. Therefore, they are great for dipping them early in the morning in a cup of coffee, well, or tea, and eating a bite. For some reason I love such people most of all, although I never cease to fear for my teeth.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds, lightly fry in a skillet (I didn't peel)
• 2 cups flour (1 cup = 240 ml)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp. l. Orange Blossom Water, optional
• zest of 1 orange, grate
• prepare about 1/4 cup of water (can be substituted for orange juice)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 170 degrees.
2. I carry out all actions in a mixer, it is faster and more convenient for me. Combine flour, sugar, salt in a large bowl or mixer bowl. Add a lightly beaten egg, orange water and zest and mix well.
3. The mixture must be dry enough. Now add a little water (or orange juice) until our dough is moist and all the ingredients are well mixed. Our task is then to roll two sausages out of it so that they keep their shape. Add 2 tbsp. l. liquids, stir and see the consistency.
4. Stir in the toasted almonds.
5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and form two sausages about 4 cm thick. Bake until tender (check with a toothpick - it should come out dry).
6. Cool for 10 minutes. (do not turn off the oven) and cut diagonally into croutons, about 1.5 cm thick. Transfer them to a baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes. from each side.
7. Store in a jar with a screw cap.