*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Cantucci Hazelnut Biscotti

Recipe By     : from "Cucina Rustica"
Serving Size  : 48   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies                          Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      c             All-purpose flour
   2      c             Sugar
   2      ts            Baking powder
   6      lg            Eggs
   4      tb            Frangelico
   2      ts            Vanilla extract
   2      ts            Almond extract
   2      c             Hazelnuts -- or chopped almonds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix dry ingredients (except the nuts) together in a bowl. In a
separate bowl mix the liquids. Mix the liquids into the dry
ingredients until the dough is stiff. Do not overmix. Stir in the
nuts.

Shape the doubh into 2 flattish logs 3" wide and approximately 15"
long.  Place the logs on a buttered cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Remove from oven and let cool to the touch.  Using a bread knife,
slice the log on diagonal into 3/4" slices. Place the pieces back on
the cookie sheet, side down.

Bake again for 15" until the cookies are golden brown. (Turn slices
over 1/2 way through second baking.)

Makes 4 dozen.

Calories: 92 Fat: 2 g



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