American-Style Vanilla Biscotti

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   In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, salt, vanilla and baking powder. Beat in eggs (the batter may look slightly curdled). On low speed, add flour; mix well. Dough will be sticky.

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   Grease a

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   or line a

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   with parchment paper. Place the dough on the prepared sheet and shape into a 14-in. x 2-1/2-in. x 3/4-in. log. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes.

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   Remove from the oven and reduce heat to 325u00b0. Cool log on

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   for 10 minutes. Using a spray bottle filled with room-temperature water, lightly but thoroughly spritz the log. Cool 5 additional minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut with a serrated knife at a 45u00b0 angle into even 1/2-in. to 3/4-in. thick slices.

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   Place the biscotti on edge on the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until biscotti feel dry on the edges and begin to turn golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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