Almond Biscotti

* Exported from MasterCook *

Almond Biscotti

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Serving Size : 42 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookie Italian
Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 lg Eggs
Grated peel of 2 oranges
1 t Vanilla
1/2 ts Almond extract
2 c All-purpose flour
1 c Sugar
1 t Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
3/4 c Toasted whole natural
-almonds*

Recipe by: Ketchum Kitchen Heat oven to 300 0 F Coat a large baking sheet
with vegetable cooking spray or cover with baking parchment. In bowl whisk
eggs, orange peel, vanilla an almond extract. In large mixer bowl combine
flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add egg mixture; mix

just until blended. Mix in almonds. Divide dough in half. Form each half
into a log about 12 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Bake
in center of oven about 50 minutes until golden. Remove to rack to cool 5
minutes. Reduce oven heat to

275 degrees. Place logs on cutting board and with a serrated knife slice on
the diagonal 1/2 inch thick. Lay slices flat on baking sheets, spacing
slightly apart. Return to oven until dry and lightly toasted, 20 to 25
minutes, turning once. Place on rac

ks to cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Makes about 3 1/2 dozen

* To toast almonds, spread in an ungreased baking pan. Place in 350-degree
oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes or until almonds are light brown; stir once o
twice to assure even browning. Note that almonds will continue to brown
slightly after removing from

oven.



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