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Orange-Almond Biscotti



PREP: 25 min; BAKE: 1 hr 10 min; COOL: 15 min
Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies

You can toast nuts by baking them uncovered in an ungreased shallow
pan at 350° for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they
are golden brown. Or cook them in an ungreased heavy skillet over
medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring them frequently until
browning begins, then stirring constantly until they turn golden
brown.
      1 cup sugar
      1/2 cup margarine or butter,* softened (do not use spread or tub
        products)
      1 tablespoon grated orange peel
      2 eggs
      3 1/2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
      1 teaspoon baking powder
      1/2 teaspoon salt
      1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
      Heat oven to 350°.
2    Stir together sugar, margarine, orange peel and eggs vigorously in
      large bowl until creamy and well blended. Stir in flour, baking
      powder, salt and almonds. Shape half of the dough at a time into
      rectangle, 10x3 inches, on ungreased cookie sheet.
3    Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes
      out clean. Cool on cookie sheet 15 minutes. Cut crosswise into
      1/2-inch slices. Turn slices cut sides down on cookie sheet.
4.   Bake about 15 minutes or until crisp and light brown. Remove from
      cookie sheet. Cool completely.
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