Orange-Almond Biscotti

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350º.

2. 2

   Beat sugar, butter, orange peel and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon.

3. 3

   Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   Stir in almonds.

5. 5

   Divide dough in half. Shape each half into rectangle, 10 × 3 inches, on ungreased cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Cool on cookie sheet 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Turn slices cut sides down on cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Bake about 15 minutes or until crisp and light brown.

10. 10

    Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.