BISCOTTI DI PRATO OR CANTUCCINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment. In large bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In small bowl (or liquid measuring cup) whisk/beat eggs, butter, vanilla and extracts. Make a well in flour mixture, pour in egg mixture and combine until almost all flour is absorbed. Work in almonds, do not over mix. Form 2 loaves about 3 fingers wide and one thick on parchment lined baking sheet. Dampen hands with water to prevent sticking. Bake for 30 minutes Remove from oven, decrease heat to 325 degrees. Cool for about 10 minutes. Slice logs on a diagonal. Place cut sides down back on baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes on each side.