Miele Biscotti (Honey Biscotti)

Ingredients

• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3 eggs (reserve 1 egg white)
• 1/2 cup honey

Instructions

1. Sift flour, measure, and resift with baking powder, sugar and cinnamon. Add nuts. Cut shortening in with fingers until well blended.
2. Warm honey slightly.
3. Make a well in flour, put eggs and warm honey into it and knead into a smooth ball. Dough should be firm and manageable; if it is too soft and sticky, add more flour.
4. Roll dough into an oblong loaf 5 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Place onto a greased cookie sheet, brush top with reserved egg white, and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F) until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
5. Cool slightly. Cut into 1 inch slices.
6. Store in airtight container. They will keep fresh for weeks.

Attribution

Gourmet Connection magazine