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D'amaretti Biscotti Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step #2 Lightly grease baking sheet.
Step #3 Combine flour & baking powder; set aside.
Step #4 In a large bowl, cream together butter & sugar until light & fluffy.
Step #5 Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the the lemon zest & almond extract.
Step #6 Stir in the flour mixture until smooth, then stir in the the sliced almonds.
Step #7 Divide dough in two.
Step #8 Shape each portion into a loaf about 12 inches long & 2 inches wide.
Step #9 Place loaves onto the cookie sheet about 4 inches apart, & flatten slightly.
Step #10 Beat egg white until foamy, & brush over tops of loaves.
Step #11 Bake 20 to 25 mins, or until light brown.
Step #12 Cool on baking sheet for about an hr.
Step #13 Preheat oven to 325F degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step #14 Cut baked loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Step #15 Lay slices cut side down on the baking sheet.
Step #16 Bake 10 mins, or until crisp.
Step #17 Cool on wire rack.
Step #18 Make several days before serving.
Step #19 Store in a paper bag to soften slightly.
Step #20 For longer storage place this in a sealed container.
Step #21 .
Enjoy the D'Amaretti Biscotti recipe