Neapolitan Biscotti             
Posted by: Pepper Mon, 28 Jun 2004, at 12:57 p.m

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup whole almonds
2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup oil
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel

Directions:
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line large baking sheet with foil. Butter foil. Finely grind 3/4 cup almonds in processor. Transfer to large bowl. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Whisk honey, oil, egg, yolk and orange peel in small bowl to blend. Add to dry ingredients and stir till dough just begins to hold together (if dough seems firm and dry, let stand 10 minutes to soften). Turn out dough onto lightly floured work surface. Add remaining almonds and knead to distribute evenly. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into 12 inch long by 2 inch wide log. Place logs on prepared sheet, spacing 4 inches apart. Bake till firm to touch and dark brown (logs may crack), about 40 minutes. Cool logs on sheet on rack 15 minutes. Transfer logs to work surface. Using serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place cut side down on same foil-lined sheet and bake till light brown and dry, about 12 minutes. Cool on sheet on rack.

Makes 50 Cookies