Orange Biscotti

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to gas 3/160u00b0C/325u00b0F.

2. 2

   Grease a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Beat together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat int the egg, then the orange rind, juice, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and polenta.

4. 4

   Tip the mixture on to a lightly floured surface and knead. Place dough on the baking sheet and flatten with the palm of your hand to make a rectangle approx 25 x 18 cm.

5. 5

   Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and leave to stand for 5 mins until slightly cooled. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the mixture widthways into thin sticks about 1 cm wide.

6. 6

   Space the cookies out slightly on the baking sheet, then bake for a further 20 minutes until crisp.

7. 7

   When cool, dust with icing sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.