Robin's Almond Biscotti

This recipe came from my friend robin.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper , or spray with non- stick spray.

In medium bowl , sift together flour , baking powder , salt and baking soda.

In large bowl , with electric mixer on high speed , combine sugar , eggs , egg whites and almond extract until well blended.

Blend in half of the flour mixture with spatula , then beat with mixer on low speed for several seconds.

Blend in half of the flour mixture with a spatula , then beat with a mixer on low speed for several seconds.

Add remaining flour mixture and continue beating until smooth , about 5 seconds.

Add almonds and beat just to combine.

Divide dough into 2 pieces , smoothing each into a 12 x 2 inch strip on the baking sheet.

Bake until firm and lightly golden in color , 15-20 minutes.

Remove and let cool for for 2 minutes , leave the oven on.

Slide loaves onto cutting board and with serrated knife , cut loaves diagonally into 1 / 2 inch thick slices.

Discard the ends.

all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, granulated sugar, eggs, egg whites, almond extract, roasted almonds