Basic Biscotti- Orange, Anise, and Lemon

Directions

1. 1

   Basic Ingredients----- 3/4 cup almonds -- whole, unblanched 1/4 pound butter 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 1/4 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking po

2. 2

   Reduce oven heat to *325* degrees* Cream the butter until light, add the sugar and beat till smooth and creamy

3. 3

   Beat in eggs until the mixture is smooth

4. 4

   Add the (orange, anise, lemon) specific ingredients

5. 5

   Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt, beat until just mixed

6. 6

   Stir in the almonds

7. 7

   On a floured board, divide the dough in half and roll each half into a long roll about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 10 inches long

8. 8

   Set the rolls on a baking sheet at least 3 inches apart, bake in the top third of the oven (*325*) for about 25 minutes, or until they are s