Parmesan and Black Pepper Biscotti

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Combine flour, baking powder, salt, 2 cups cheese and 1 Tbsp.
3. 3
   (3 tsp.)
4. 4
   pepper in large bowl.
5. 5
   Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. 6
   Whisk 3 eggs and milk until blended.
7. 7
   Add to flour mixture; stir with fork until mixture forms soft dough.
8. 8
   Divide dough into 4 pieces.
9. 9
   Roll out each piece on lightly floured surface to 12-inch log.
10. 10
    Place, 2 inches apart, on 2 parchment-covered baking sheets.
11. 11
    Beat remaining egg in small bowl; brush over logs.
12. 12
    Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese and pepper.
13. 13
    Bake 30 min., rotating baking sheets after 15 min.
14. 14
    Remove from oven; cool logs 10 min.
15. 15
    Meanwhile, reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
16. 16
    Place logs on cutting board; cut each into 24 slices with serrated knife.
17. 17
    Stand slices on baking sheet.
18. 18
    Bake 40 to 50 min.
19. 19
    or until crisp and dry.
20. 20
    Remove to wire racks; cool completely.