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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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From a local church cookbook, this biscotti is delicious with a nice cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups dried apricots |
2 cups flour |
1 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
4 eggs |
1 tablespoon orange zest |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 teaspoon water |
Directions:
1. Chop the apricots.
2. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, beat 3 eggs, orange zest, and vanilla with an electric mixer until just combined. Stir in the flour mixture and beat until a stiff dough is formed.
4. Fold in apricots.
5. In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg with the water. Form the dough into 2 logs, about 12 inches long each. Place on a greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly. Brush with egg wash.
6. Bake at 350 degress for 40-50 minutes, until golden. Allow the logs to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
7. With a serrated knife, cut the baked logs diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place the slices (cut side down) on the baking sheet.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 or 15 minutes more, until golden Cool on a wire rack. After cool, keep fresh in an airtight container.
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