Patrizio Biscotti - butter

Method

• Combine flower, baking powder, baking soda and chopped nuts.
• Add to the egg mixture.
• The batter will be very stiff and sticky.
• Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refigerate for 1 hour or over night.
• With flored hands, divide the dough into two portions and shape each into a loaf about 12 inched long.
• Grease a 10x14 inch baking sheet.
• Place both loaves on the sheet, leaving at least 3 inches between them.
• Flatten each loaf slightly, as evenly as possible.
• Place in preheated 400F (200C).
• oven and bake for 20 min.
• or until firm to the touch.
• Remove can cool on wire rack slightly.
• Lower oven to 375F (190C).
• While still warm, slice the loaves into diagonal slices about 13 inch thick.
• Arrange on ungreased baking sheet and bake at 375F (190C) for 15 mintues - do not brown.