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Combine butter, sugar and Large eggs, mixing well.
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Beat in vanilla.
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combine dry ingredients and minced nuts.
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Add in to egg mix.
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Batter will be very stiff and sticky.
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Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour or possibly overnight.
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With floured hands, divide the dough in 2 loaves about 12 inches long (like French bread).
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Place loaves on 10 x 14 inch sheet, leaving at least 3 inches between.
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Flatten each loaf slightly, proportionately.
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Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 20 min, or possibly hard to the touch.
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Remove.
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Cold slightly; lower oven to 375 degrees.
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While still hot, slice loaves in diagonal slices, about 1/3 inch thick.
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Arrange on ungreased sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 15 min, or possibly till hard.
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Don't brown.
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Variations: Add in 1 c. cocoa and 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips to flour-nut mix.
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Or possibly, add in 1/4 c. grnd cinnamon to dry ingredients.
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Or possibly, after first baking, brush the cut biscotti with beaten egg white and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
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Or possibly, dip biscottis in melted white or possibly dark chocolate, just one end.
