Poppy Seed Biscotti

You can make orange biscotti by substituting the lemon zest and extract with orange.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 3⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  almonds, ground
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  tablespoon lemons, zest of or 1  tablespoon orange zest
• 3  tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 1  teaspoon  lemon extract or 1  teaspoon  orange extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F, spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine the first seven ingredients in a bowl.
3. Combine the next three ingredients.
4. Mix the dry ingredients with the wet, adding more milk if necessary.
5. Divide dough into two, form each half into a log, and place on the baking sheet.
6. Bake for 30 minutes; Let cool slightly, and cut into 1/2 inch slices (Make a diagonal cut if you want to have long biscotti).
7. Bake slices for 10 minutes.