*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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