Orange-Walnut Biscotti

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large whole eggs, plus
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind (zest)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

1. 1

   In mixer bowl place flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.

2. 2

   In small bowl mix eggs, yolk, vanilla and zest.

3. 3

   With paddle attachment, blend flour mixture, then add egg mixture. As soon as it begins to ball up, add walnuts. Mix just until dough forms.

4. 4

   Turn out to floured board. If the dough is too dry add a tablespoon of cold water.

5. 5

   Knead once or twice to form a cohesive dough.

6. 6

   Divide into two pieces and form logs 12 inches long by 2 inches wide.

7. 7

   Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly oiled.

8. 8

   Flatten them slightly with your hand.

9. 9

   Bake for 45-50 min until firm.

10. 10

    Cool on rack for 10 minute.

11. 11

    Cut on diagonal about 3/4 inch wide, lay on cut side and bake for 7 minutes.

12. 12

    Turn each cookie over and bake an additional 7 minutes.

13. 13

    Cool completely and store.