ORANGE HAZELNUT BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly grease baking sheets.
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
• Beat oil, orange peel, orange juice, eggs and sugar in large bowl until smooth.
• On low speed, beat flour mixture into orange mixture. Add hazelnuts.
• Divide dough in half; shape each half into 10x1 1/2" log on floured work surface. Place logs on prepared sheets.
• Bake for about 30 min.
• Cool on baking sheets on racks for 10 min.
• Slice diagonally into 1/2" thick slices.
• Lay slices back on baking sheets.
• Bake 10 min.
• Remove baking sheets from oven; turn biscotti over.
• Bake another 10 min.
• remove biscotti from baking sheets to wire racks to cool.
• Chocolate Glaze: Combine chocolate and vegetable shortening in small saucepan.
• Melt over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
• Cool slightly.
• Dip cooled biscotti into chocolate mixture. Cool on wire rack.