Biscotti with Orange Peel

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Ingredients

• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/3 tablespoons baking powder
• 1-1/2 cups whole almonds
• 1/2 cup chopped orange peel
• 4 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1-1/3 tablespoons vanilla
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
   
2. Toast almonds lightly in a toaster oven.
   
   
3. In large bowl, combine:
   3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
   1-1/3 tablespoons baking powder
   1-1/2 cups whole almonds
   1/2 cup chopped orange peel
   
4. In separate bowl, whisk together:
   4 eggs
   1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
   1-1/3 tablespoons vanilla
   1 teaspoon almond extract
   1 tablespoon grated orange rind
   
5. Stir into flour mixture until soft sticky dough forms. Transfer to lightly floured surface; form into smooth ball. Divide dough in half; roll each into 12-inch (30 cm) long log. Transfer to ungreased baking sheet.
   
   
6. Bake in 350 degree F (180 degree C) oven for 20 minutes.
   Remove from oven and set the oven to 300 degree F. Let cool on pan on rack for 5 minutes. Transfer each log to cutting board; cut diagonally into 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick slices.
   
   
7. Bake for 20 minutes longer or until golden. Transfer to rack and let cool.
   

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