"B" is for Biscotti & Bread!

Even though Dale doesn't cook, he does bring home some great recipes that I just have to try!

Last week he tuned a piano at Michelle T's home & she had just taken these lovely, delicious treats out of the oven...& she offered him a taste...& the rest is history.

Michelle got the recipe for "Wonderful Almond Biscotti " from the recipezaar website, & since I couldn't find the site, here is the recipe:

"Wonderful Almond Biscotti"

1 3/4 c. flour

2 tsp. bkg pwdr

3/4 c unblanched whole almonds

2 eggs

3/4 c. sugar

1/3 c. butter, melted

2 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. almond extract

2 tsp. grated orange rind

1 egg white, lightly beaten

1. Sift flour, bkg pwdr together & then add almonds.

2. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract & grated orange rind together.

3. Stir into flour mixture until a soft sticky dough forms.

4. Transfer to a lightly floured surface & form into a smooth ball.

5. Divide dough in half & roll each into a 12-inch long log & transfer to a greased baking sheet.

6. Brush tops with beaten egg.

7. Bake for 20 minutes in a preheated, 350 degree oven.

8. Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes. Then slice each log into 12-3/4" pieces.

9. Stand biscotti upright on baking sheet & return to oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

10. Cool...cookies can be stored in airtight container for 2 weeks.

Enjoy!