Biscotti (italian Bread) Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 c. butter1 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. anise flavoring
1 c. coarsely chopped almonds
Cooking Directions:
Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Add eggs, one at a time and beat well. Sift flour, measure, sift again with baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in flavoring and nuts.Turn mixture onto lightly floured board. Knead until smooth. Divide dough in half. Form 2 rolls the length of a cookie sheet and 1 1/2 inch in diameter.
Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) for 30 minutes or until rolls are firm to the touch. While still hot, cut rolls crosswise into slices 3/4 inch thick. Lay cut side down on cookie sheet. Return to oven, bake 10 minutes longer to toast and dry out.
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