Biscotti D'Amaretti

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour and baking powder.
2. 2
   In large mixer bowl beat butter and sugar until blended.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs, lemon peel, almond extract and saffron.
4. 4
   Beat in flour mixture until well blended.
5. 5
   Stir in almonds.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half.
7. 7
   Shape each portion into a 12x2x1-inch loaf.
8. 8
   Place 6 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Beat the egg white until foamy.
10. 10
    Brush over tops of loaves.
11. 11
    Bake in 375F (190C) F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown.
12. 12
    Cool on cookie sheet about 1 hour.
13. 13
    Cut each loaf diagonally into 1/2- inch thick slices.
14. 14
    Lay slices, cut side down, on cookie sheet.
15. 15
    Bake in a 325F (160C) oven 10 minutes longer or until dry and crisp.
16. 16
    Cool on wire rack.
17. 17
    These cookies are good made several days ahead and stored in a paper bag to soften slightly.
18. 18
    To store longer, place in a covered container.