Mom's Italian Biscotti

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 5-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 T. plus 2 t. baking powder
• 3/4 c. butter, softened
• 1-1/2 c. sugar
• 6 eggs
• zest and juice of 2 lemons
• 3-1/2 c. powdered sugar

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from www2.gooseberrypatch.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together flour, baking powder, butter and sugar; form a well in the center. Add eggs and zest; knead until dough is smooth. Shape dough into 2-inch balls on a floured surface; roll each into a 7-inch rope. Twist into knots; place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Combine lemon juice and powdered sugar; drizzle over cookies.

Makes 3 dozen.