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Here's a special recipe that Laur collected while studying abroad in Florence: Biscotti di Prato from the region of Tuscany. Its a simple recipe, yet looks so gourmet and classy. We made this for our older sister as a house warming gift for her new Baltimore apartment and her new husband.

Biscotti di Prato

Preheat oven to 350 F
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

2 C Flour
1/2 C Sugar
2 Eggs
2 T Butter
1 Lemon, zested
1 T Baking Powder
Vin Santo (optional)
Additional ingredients for flavoring (almonds, pistachio, chocolate chips, etc.)




Place the flour on a smooth surface. Add the sugar sifted with the baking powder, make a well in the middle.

Add the butter cut into pieces, eggs, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of Vin Santo. Work the ingredients with your hands until well blended. Flatten, cover with your flavoring ingredients and then close the dough over them. Work until well blended.

Divide dough into 4 pieces, form each one into a log. Place them on prepared cookie tin about 2 inches apart. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven, let coo then slice diagonally (about 1 inch thick), lay on their side and bake for another 5 minutes. Let cool.