Busters Recipes

Citrus Biscotti

6 T. solid shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 T. orange zest
1 T. lemon zest
1 T. lime zest
2 cups flour
1 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt

In a mixer, cream the solid vegetable shortening and the sugar together until thoroughly combined. Add the eggs, vanilla, citrus zests and continue mixing.
In another bowl, sift the flour, salt and baking powder together. Add the sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until a dough forms. Divide the dough in two pieces. Form each piece into a log shape that as 12" in length and place them on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes at 350.
Remove biscotti logs from oven and cool for 15 minutes. Slice each log on an angle with a serrated knife into 12 to 14 pieces. Place the slices back on the baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minute. Makes 24 cookies.