ALMOND-ORANGE BISCOTTI
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2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
pinch of salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 T. oil
1/4 t. almond extract
finely grated zest of 1 orange
1/2 c. chopped almonds
2 t. baking powder
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour cookie sheet.
In a large bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well
in the center of the mixture; add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into flat-bottomed cylinders (1-inch
high x 2 1/2-inches wide x 8-inches long). Bake 30-35 minutes or until brown
on top. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
Cut into 3/4-inch slices. Return to oven with cut side down for 15 minutes or
until slices are brown. Remove from oven and cool on racks.
Makes: about 3 dozen cookies
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