Biscotti Di Greve ( Orange Almond Biscotti)

Directions

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, blend the flour, the sugar, the baking soda and the salt till the mix is combined well. In a small bowl whisk together the whole Large eggs, the yolk, the vanilla and the zest, add in the mix to the flour mixtu, beating till a dough is formed and stir in the almonds.
2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead it several times and halve it. Working on a large buttered and floured baking sheet, with floured hands form each piece of dough into a flattish log 12 inches long and 2 inches wide, arrange the logs at least 3 inches apart on the sheet, and brush them with the egg wash. Bake the logs in the middle of a preheated 300F for 50 min and them cold on the baking rack for 10 min.
3. On a cutting board, cut the logs crosswise on the diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices, arrange the biscotti, cut sides down, on the baking sheet and bake them, in the 300F oven for 15 min on each side. Transfer the biscotti to racks to cold and store them in airtight containers.
4. MAKES:about 48 BISCOTTI