Chocolate Biscotti

Directions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate and butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
2. 2
   Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until frothy; gradually add sugar, beating until thick and pale (about 5 minutes).
3. 3
   Add chocolate mixture, stirring until blended.
4. 4
   Combine flour and baking powder; stir into chocolate mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in nuts.
6. 6
   Flour hands, and form dough into a 13-inch log.
7. 7
   Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Brush with egg white.
9. 9
   Bake at 350F for 45 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
10. 10
    Cut log with a serrated knife crosswise into 24 (1/2-inch) slices, and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Bake at 350F for 10 minutes on each side.
12. 12
    Remove to wire racks to cool.