Almond Citrus Biscotti

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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. 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.