Biscotti (from "Aces") - Almond

Ingredienti

1/2 c butter

3/4 c sugar

3 eggs

1/2 tsp vanilla

3 c flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

2 tbsp grated lemon rind

2 tbsp grated orange rind

1 c chopped blanched almonds

Istruzioni

Preheat oven to 350.

Cream butter & sugar til light & fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Add vanilla.

Combine flour, baking powder, & salt & stir into batter.

Add rest of ingredients and blend well. Divide dough into 3 parts, shape into rolls 1 1/2" diameter.

Place each roll on separate sheet, flatten top slightly and bake 15 minutes.

Remove rom oven, cut into 3/4" diagonal slices. Place cut side down on sheet, bake on top & middle racks 9 minutes. Turn over, switch oven position, bake 9 minutes longer. Cool on sheets.