Portuguese Biscotti

Submitted by Chief Teer

"Great with coffee or tea!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 32 cookies
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups flour

directions

1. In large bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 cup of the sugar and butter until well blended.
2. Add lemon peel and juice; mix to blend.
3. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until smooth.
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. For easier handling, chill the dough before you form the ring-shaped cookies.
6. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 portion.
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. Overlap ends of each rope slightly to form a ring.
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. Remove cookies from pans and let cool completely on racks. Repeat with remaining dough.
11. Serve or store airtight up to 10 days.