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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Often, I'll package some of my home-baked biscotti with a mug and a special blend of coffee to give as a gift, says Claire Brogren of Winside, New York. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
4 eggs |
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel |
2 teaspoons grated orange peel |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
dash salt |
2 tablespoons coarsely ground almonds |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in lemon peel, orange peel and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into an 8-in. x 2-in. rectangle on ungreased baking sheets. 2. In a small bowl, lightly beat remaining egg; brush evenly over dough. Sprinkle with almonds. 3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. 4. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 4 dozen. |
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