POPPY SEED-ORANGE BISCOTTI

POPPY SEED-ORANGE BISCOTTI image

Yield 4 dozens

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 C all purpose white flour
1 C sugar
1/4 C poppy seeds
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
3 Tbsp grated orange zest
1 Tbsp orange-juice concentrate

Steps:

Preaheat oven to 325 degrees Combine flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk together eggs, egg whites, orange zest and orange juice concentrate, and add to the dry ingredients, mix well. Working on a floured surface, shape the dough into 2 logs, each about 14 inches long, and 1 1/2 inches thick. Place the logs on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Transfer the log to a rack to cool, reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees. Cut the logs diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices. Stand the slices upright on the baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes. Let cool before storing.