Sourdough biscotti — shelf-stable for cottage sale
Twice-baked sourdough biscotti with almonds and orange zest. Hard, crunchy, ships well, and lasts a month — a cottage food market staple.
Biscotti are the workhorse cottage food cookie. Twice-baked, dry by design, with a one-month shelf life that lets you ship them or hold inventory across markets. This recipe uses sourdough discard for a faint tang that pairs perfectly with the orange zest.
Why this works
The double bake drives off moisture until biscotti are bone dry — which is what gives them their classic snap and their long shelf life. Discard sourdough adds depth without slowing down the recipe; it does not need to be active.
At a glance
- Yield
- 32 biscotti
- Prep
- 25 minutes
- Cook
- 55 minutes
- Total
- 2h
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- 300 g
- Sugar
- 150 g
- Baking powder
- 8 g
- Salt
- 3 g
- Eggs
- 2
- Sourdough discard
- 100 g
- Vanilla extract
- 5 g
- Orange zest
- 1 tbsp
- Whole almonds (toasted)
- 150 g
Equipment
- Stand mixer or large bowl
- Sheet pan with parchment
- Sharp serrated knife
- Cooling rack
Directions
Pick your state and product — instant verdict before market day.
Common questions
Baker notes
- Pistachio + cranberry, hazelnut + chocolate, and pecan + cinnamon all swap in cleanly for almonds + orange.
- Cellophane bags of 6 biscotti sell for $8–$10 at most markets.
- Biscotti dipped half in dark chocolate boost the price by 50% and still meet cottage food rules.
FAQ
Do biscotti really last a month?
Yes, easily. Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, biscotti hold their crunch and flavor for 30+ days.
Where to go next
Biscotti are the bake-ahead market cookie that lets you take a weekend off. Bake a triple batch, package, and pull from inventory.
Crosodo Journal entries are recipe, craft, and cottage-food notes for home bakers. Recipes assume an active starter and basic equipment. Cottage food sales are governed by your state's law — start with the free state directory, check a product with Can I sell this?, or grab a label template. Not legal advice.
