Pecan Biscotti

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Place the pecans in the oven and toast lightly for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs, one at a time.

5. 5

   Stir in the vanilla.

6. 6

   Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together and add to the butter.

7. 7

   Now stir in the toasted pecans.

8. 8

   Divide the dough into three equal pieces.

9. 9

   Shape each piece into two 1/2 inch diamete logs.

10. 10

    Place logs on a parchment baking sheet and press down to form the classic biscotti shape.

11. 11

    Bake for 15 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove from the oven with a thin spatula, cut into 3/4 inch slices.

13. 13

    Lay slices on their sides and return biscotti to the oven to dry for 15 more minutes.

14. 14

    Cool on rack.

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