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Title: Miele Biscotti (Honey Biscotti) Categories: Italian, Cookies Yield: 20 Servings 3 c Sifted flour 3 ts Baking powder 1/2 c Sugar 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon 1/2 c Chopped almonds 1/2 c Shortening 3 Eggs (reserve 1 egg white) 1/2 c Honey 1. Sift flour, measure, and resift with baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon. Add nuts. Cut shortening in with fingers until well blended. Warm honey slightly. 2. Make a well in flour, put eggs and warm honey into it and knead into a smooth ball. Dough should be firm and manageable; if it is too soft and sticky, add more flour. 3. Roll dough into oblong loaf 5-inches wide and 1/2-inch thick. Place on a greased cookie sheet, brush top with reserved egg white, and bake in moderate oven (350F) until golden brown, about 30 minutes. 4. Cool slightly. Cut into 1-inch slices. Store in airtight container. They will keep fresh for weeks. Posted to The Gourmet Connection Recipe Page Newsletter 16 Feb 97 by Gourmet Connection |