Allison’s Favorite Biscotti

Directions

1Preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour a large baking sheet.

2Mix first three ingredients together in a medium bowl.

3Put butter and grated orange peel in a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer until blended.

4Beat in sugar and 2 eggs (one at a time).

5Add dry ingredients and stir until well blended.

6With your hands, knead in the nuts and dried fruit.

7Divide the dough in half, and roll each half into a ball. On a dry, lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a log the length of your baking pan (about 15-17 inches by 2 inches, or so). Transfer the logs to the baking pan leaving space in between.

8Beat remaining egg, and brush it onto the top and sides of each log. Lightly sprinkle sugar on top.

9Bake until golden and firm; about 30 minutes.

10Let cool for 10-15 minutes.

11Reduce the oven to 325.

12Transfer the logs to a cutting board and cut at an angle with a serrated knife (saw slowly; don't press or the pieces might break).

13Lay the cut pieces flat on a clean baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.

14If you want, you can turn them over and bake another 5 minutes (you also can leave in for a few more minutes without flipping).

15Cool before packing up.