Traditional Biscotti

Time: 1-2 hrs (depending if kids are helping or not)
Yield: 2 full cookie sheets
Fun Treat

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs, separated
• zest of 1 orange
• 4 cups flour
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp anise extract or oil
• 1 cup blanched slivered or sliced almonds

Directions:

• Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form
• Add sugar, zest, vanilla, anise, and yolks
• Using a dough hook on your cuisinart, add flour, 1 cup at a time, with baking powder
• Dough will become extremely tough
• Add almonds, mix again, scraping sides down
• Place dough on floured surface, knead a few times, cut into fist sized pieces
• Roll each piece into log, placing on greased and floured cooking sheet
• Bake at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned and crackled on top
• Remove from oven, cool 10 minutes remove from cooking sheet
• Turn heat to 325
• Cut each log on bias into 1/2" thick pieces placing back on cooking sheet
• Bake at 325 for 10 more minutes, cool on rack
• Store in airtight container for up to a month

​Enjoy with your favorite espresso or coffee!