Biscotti D'Amaretti

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine flour and baking powder.

2. 2

   In large mixer bowl beat butter and sugar until blended.

3. 3

   Beat in eggs, lemon peel, almond extract and saffron.

4. 4

   Beat in flour mixture until well blended.

5. 5

   Stir in almonds.

6. 6

   Divide dough in half. Shape each portion into a 12x2x1-inch loaf. Place 6 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Beat the egg white until foamy. Brush over tops of loaves.

8. 8

   Bake in 375F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown.

9. 9

   Cool on cookie sheet about 1 hour.

10. 10

    Cut each loaf diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.

11. 11

    Lay slices, cut side down, on cookie sheet.

12. 12

    Bake in a 325F oven 10 minutes longer or until dry and crisp.

13. 13

    Cool on wire rack.