Biscotti(Dry, Crunchy Italian Cookie) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. butter or oleo
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
1 c. chopped almonds
2 Tbsp. lemon peel bits
2 Tbsp. orange rind bits

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs and beat.
Sift flour, baking powder and salt and add to butter mixture.
Add nuts and seasonings.
Bake in large cookie sheet until brown.
Slice into finger shapes.
Turn on side and return to oven to toast.
You may also use broiler to toast.
Good with coffee or hot chocolate.