Almond Citrus Biscotti

Name: Almond Citrus Biscotti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; Dash salt; 2 tablespoons coarsely ground almonds

"Often, I'll package some of my home-baked biscotti with a mug and a special blend of coffee to give as a gift," says Claire Brogren of Winside, New York.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Dash salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground almonds

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in lemon zest, orange zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into an 8-in. x 2-in. rectangle on ungreased baking sheets.
In a small bowl, lightly beat remaining egg; brush evenly over dough. Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.