Hazelnut Biscotti - sugar

Method

• 1. Mix butter, sugar, salt and vanilla.
• 2. Add whole egg and egg white and mix well.
• 3. Then add the flour, baking powder and hazelnuts.
• 4. Stir well until a dough forms. If it's really sticky, add up to a few more tablespoons of flour until the dough is slightly sticky, but still handleable. Handleable? Is that even a word? I didn't need any extra flour today, maybe because it's so dry, humidity-wise.
• 5. Form dough into a long log about 3/4 inch high, 2 1/2 - 3 inches wide and probably 15 inches long. Brush the top of the log with yet another egg white, beaten.
• 6. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 30 - 35 minutes.
• Remove from oven and after only a couple minutes gently lift the log off the pan and onto a cutting surface.
• 7. With a large knife, cut into bars about 1/2 inch thick (mine were a little thicker, it's up to you) using one swift chop down, just like you would cut through celery.
• 8. Place the bars cut side up back onto the cookie sheet and return to the oven. Turn temp down to 325F and bake for 20 more minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let cool completely before storing. Enjoy!