Cherry Biscotti

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 3/4 cup sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed, scraping bowl often, 2 to 3 minutes, or until thick and pale yellow in color.
3. 3
   Add oil, orange juice, orange peel and vanilla; beat 1 to 2 minutes, or until well mixed.
4. 4
   Combine flour, walnuts, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture.
5. 5
   Mix on low speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until well mixed.
6. 6
   Stir in cherries by hand.
7. 7
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface (dough will be soft and sticky).
8. 8
   Lightly sprinkle with additional flour; knead flour into dough.
9. 9
   With floured hands, shape into 2 (8x2-inch) logs.
10. 10
    Place 3 to 4 inches apart on a greased baking sheet; flatten tops slightly.
11. 11
    Combine egg white and water; brush on logs.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
13. 13
    Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until light brown and firm to the touch.
14. 14
    Let cool on baking sheet 15 minutes.
15. 15
    Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
16. 16
    Cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch slices with a serrated knife; arrange slices, cut-side down, on baking sheet.
17. 17
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes; turn slices.
18. 18
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
19. 19
    Remove to wire rack; let cool completely.