Walnut Almond Biscotti

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Title: Walnut Almond Biscotti
Categories: Bakery, Biscotti
Yield: 1 Servings

-ROULA VITAKIS (TJFC31A)
1 3/4 c All-purpose unbleached flour
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Baking powder
1/8 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c Unsalted butter
1 c Sugar
2 lg Eggs
1 Orange; zest
1 Lemon; zest
1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1/4 ts Almond extract
1 1/2 c Walnuts; toasted and chopped

Preheat oven to 350. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder,
salt and pepper. In a large bowl mix together the butter and sugar until
light and fluffy. Add the eggs, beating them in one at a time. Add the
orange and lemon zests and the vanilla and almond extracts. Fold in the
sifted dry ingredients and nuts, being careful not to overmix. Shape the
dough into a flattish log appx 3" wide and a length that comfortably fits
your baking sheet. If necessary, make 2 logs. Lay the logs on a greased
cookie sheet and bake in oven for appx 20 mins. Remove from the oven and
let cool. Using a serrated bread knife, cut the log or logs crosswise into
3/4" wide pieces. Lay the cookies cut side down on a greased cookie sheet
and bake again at 350 until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from
oven and let cool. Store in tins. Makes 24 cookies From "Cucina Rustica"
LaPlace & Kleiman

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