Italian Biscotti

1 3/4 cup flour

2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup almonds, peeled and grated

2/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup butter, melted

2 tespoons vanilla

2 eggs

2 tablespoons orange rind, grated

egg whites

1. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add almonds. Set aside.

2. Mix sugar, melted butter, vanilla, egg and orange rind.

3. Using a wooden sppon, add the flour and mix until corporated.

4. Transfer dough to floured counter, shape into a ball. Cut douhg in half. Shape each half into a log.

5. Transfer each log onto a buttered cookie sheet. Flatten the log and glaze with egg whites. Let dry for 5 minutes.

6. Preheat oven 180 C.

7. Bake the biscotti for 18-20 minutes until dry and golden.

8. Take out from the oven, keep the oven hot.

9. Let the dough rest, cut into slices 1- 1 1/2 cm thick.

10. Bake 20 minutes until golden and dry.