A Wonderful Tuscan Dolci Cantucci

SERVINGS

Makes about 24

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ¼ cups flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tsps baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup raw almonds – chopped
• ¼ tsp orange extract
• 2 tsps vanilla extract
• 1 tsp orange zest – optional

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 450º.
2. Coat a baking sheet lightly with cooking spray.
3. Mix all ingredients in a bowl with an electric mixer to form a dough.
4. When ready, form logs 12X2 1/2-inches and 1-inch thick.
5. Bake about 20 minutes.
6. Remove and cool on rack.
7. Cut into ¾-ich slices while still warm.
8. Put them back on the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes longer.
9. Cool completely on rack.

Note: Enter any house in Montefollonico and you will undoubtedly be offered one of these with a small glass of Vin Santo.

Buon Mangiata!