Polenta Biscotti

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup dry polenta
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, polenta, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, oil and vanilla until well combined and frothy.

4. 4

   Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.

5. 5

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

6. 6

   Divide in half and shape each half into a log 12"x 2" wide.

7. 7

   Carefully move logs onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silpat.

8. 8

   Bake 20 to 25 minutes until the tops are almost firm to the touch.

9. 9

   Remove and let cool on the pan for 15-20 minutes.

10. 10

    While waiting, reduce the oven temperature to 300.

11. 11

    Slice each log diagonally into about 1/2" slices using a serrated knife.

12. 12

    Stand the biscotti up about 1/2" apart on the same baking sheet.

13. 13

    Place back in the oven and bake until lightly colored and dry, another 20 to 25 minutes.

14. 14

    Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.