Christmas Biscotti

1 cup butter

1 cup sugar + 2 tablespoons sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

2 eggs

1 egg yolk

1 egg white - beaten

1 tablespoon orange peel - shredded

1 teaspoon water

3 cups flour

3/4 cup green candied cherries - chopped

3/4 cup red candied cherries - chopped

1/2 cup almonds - toasted & chopped

1. Place butter in large bowl, mix at medium speed adding 1 cup sugar, and baking powder.
2. Beat in eggs, egg yolk, and orange peel into mixture.
3. Using a wooden spoon mix in cherries, and flour.
4. Divide dough in to half
5. Using a 14 inch loaf pan, shape into loafs
6. Place each loaf on a greased cookie sheet
7. Gently flatten to with hand
8. Mix egg white and  water
9. Brush onto loafs, sprinkle with remaining sugar
10. Bake at 375 F for 20 to 25 minutes.
11. Let cool on cookie sheet until completely cool.
12. Cut into 1/2 inch slices.
13. Places slices, onto cookie sheets
14. Bake at 325 for 10 minutes
15. Turn pieces over, and bake for another 10 minutes.
16. Remove to a wire rack, let cool.

 

 

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