Polly Esther wrote:
> I know I can do a net search and I will - but I am about to ship
> pralines to the hospital in Landstuhl for our wounded military. There's
> room in the box for cookies but most cookie recipes don't have or need
> much of a 'keeping' life. Anyone have a suggestion for a tough cookie?
> Polly



*Almond Biscotti*

1 1/3 C Almonds (unblanched)
2 3/4 C Flour
1 2/3 C Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking powder
4 eggs
1 tsp Anise
1 tsp vanilla
grated zest of 1 grapefruit


Toast almonds for 10-15 minutes at 350°. Sift dry ingredients into
mixing bowl. Lightly beat eggs and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients,
along with almonds, anise, and zest. [if the grapefruit is small
sometimes I'll add a little lemon extract] Mix well by hand. Do not
overbeat; dough will be sticky and lumpy. Shape into 3 "logs", bake on
greased cookie sheet or ungreased parchment at 350° for 35 minutes.
[the parchment works better]

Slice into 3/4" slices with serrated knife while still warm but not hot.
Bake again at 300° for 10 minutes.

Notes: I don't bother to toast the almonds anymore because they get
toasted enough in the second baking.