*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Hazelnut Biscotti

Recipe By     : COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9649
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : New Text Import                  Biscotti
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      Cup           hazelnuts, lightly toasted and skinned
   1      Cup           sugar
     1/2  Cup           (1 stick) unsalted butter -- melted
   4      Tablespoons   hazelnut liqueur or brandy
   3      Large         eggs
   3      Cups          unbleached all-purpose flour
   2      Teaspoons     baking powder
     1/4  Teaspoon      salt


Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
Coarsely chop the hazelnuts. In a bowl, combine the nuts, sugar, butter,
liqueur and eggs and mix well.

Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt. Turn the dough out onto a floured
surface and knead briefly; then form into a long loaf about 2 inches wide.
Place the loaf on a parchment-lined or lightly oiled cookie sheet and bake
in the middle of the oven for 25 minutes or until firm. The loaf will have a
cakelike texture. Remove from the oven and cool.

Cut the loaf diagonally into 1/2-inch slices and lay these out on a cookie
sheet. Bake for 20 minutes more, turning them once until both sides are
lightly browned and toasted. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Yield: About 24 biscotti

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