Biscotti Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Combine butter, sugar and Large eggs, mixing well.
2. 2
   Beat in vanilla.
3. 3
   combine dry ingredients and minced nuts.
4. 4
   Add in to egg mix.
5. 5
   Batter will be very stiff and sticky.
6. 6
   Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour or possibly overnight.
7. 7
   With floured hands, divide the dough in 2 loaves about 12 inches long (like French bread).
8. 8
   Place loaves on 10 x 14 inch sheet, leaving at least 3 inches between.
9. 9
   Flatten each loaf slightly, proportionately.
10. 10
    Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 20 min, or possibly hard to the touch.
11. 11
    Remove.
12. 12
    Cold slightly; lower oven to 375 degrees.
13. 13
    While still hot, slice loaves in diagonal slices, about 1/3 inch thick.
14. 14
    Arrange on ungreased sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 15 min, or possibly till hard.
15. 15
    Don't brown.
16. 16
    Makes about 6 dozen.
17. 17
    Variations: Add in 1 c. cocoa and 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips to flour-nut mix.
18. 18
    Or possibly, add in 1/4 c. grnd cinnamon to dry ingredients.
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    Or possibly, after first baking, brush the cut biscotti with beaten egg white and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
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    Or possibly, dip biscottis in melted white or possibly dark chocolate, just one end.