Homemade Biscotti

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

2. 2.

   In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.

3. 3.

   In a separate bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract with a mixer until mostly smooth.

4. 4.

   Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients and stir together until it forms a ball of dough.

5. 5.

   Divide the dough into two and shape each one into a flattened log about eight inches long and 2-3 inches wide. Place the logs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

6. 6.

   Bake the logs for about 25 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges.

7. 7.

   Carefully transfer the logs to a cutting board and slice them, on a diagonal, into ½-inch wide pieces.

8. 8.

   Place the slices back onto the baking sheet, laying flat, and bake for another 5 minutes.

9. 9.

   Remove the baking sheet, flip them over, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

10. 10.

    Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely before decorating with melted chocolate.

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Notes

• Allow biscotti to cool completely to room temperature before storing.

• Store in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.

• Can be wrapped tightly and frozen for longer storage.