Cherry Biscotti
Steps
Combine 3 / 4 cup sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed , scraping bowl often , 2 to 3 minutes , or until thick and pale yellow in color.
Add oil , orange juice , orange peel and vanilla.
Beat 1 to 2 minutes , or until well mixed.
Combine flour , walnuts , baking powder and salt.
Gradually add to egg mixture.
Mix on low speed 1 to 2 minutes , or until well mixed.
Stir in cherries by hand.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
Lightly sprinkle with additional flour.
Knead flour into dough.
With floured hands , shape into 2 logs.
Place 3 to 4 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
Flatten tops slightly.
Combine egg white and water.
Brush on logs.
Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake in a preheated 350f oven 25 to 30 minutes , or until light brown and firm to the touch.
Let cool on baking sheet 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 300f.
Cut logs diagonally into 1 / 2-inch slices with a serrated knife.
Arrange slices.
Ingredients
granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, walnuts, baking powder, salt, dried tart cherry, egg white, water