Portuguese Biscotti

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 cup of the sugar and butter until well blended.
2. 2
   Add lemon peel and juice; mix to blend.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until smooth.
4. 4
   Gradually stir in 3 cups of the flour, mixing well. cover and chill until dough is firm enough to handle easily, at least 3 hours or as long as 2 days.
5. 5
   For easier handling, chill the dough before you form the ring-shaped cookies.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 portion.
7. 7
   Divide other half into 8 equal pieces. With floured fingers, roll each piece on a lightly floured board to make a 10-inch rope.
8. 8
   Overlap ends of each rope slightly to form a ring.
9. 9
   Place rings about 1 inch apart on a greased 14x17 inch baking sheet. Sprinkle light with sugar. Bake in a 300°F oven until golden, 35-40 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove cookies from pans and let cool completely on racks. Repeat with remaining dough.
11. 11
    Serve or store airtight up to 10 days.