Almond Citrus Biscotti

Chris Reynolds's Note:

I just love biscotti with coffee -- don't you?

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 24

• ½ cup butter , softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 ¾ cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 dash salt
• 1 ¾ cups flour
• 2 tablespoons coarsely ground almonds

Directions:

1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in lemon peel, orange peel and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into an 8-in. x 2-in. rectangle on ungreased baking sheets. In a small bowl, lightly beat remaining egg; brush evenly over dough. Sprinkle with almonds.
2. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place, cut side down, on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 4 dozen.