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                          PORTUGUESE BISCOTTI

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Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       c            Sugar
    1/2   c            Butter
  1       tb           Lemon zest
    1/4   c            Lemon juice
  3                    Egg
  3       c            Flour

 In large bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 cup of the
 sugar and butter until well blended. Add lemon peel
 and juice; mix to blend. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time,
 until smooth.  Gradually stir in 3 cups of the flour,
 mixing well. cover and chill until dough is firm
 enough to handle easily, at least 3 hours or as long
 as 2 days.  For easier handling, chill the dough
 before you form the ring-shaped cookies. Divide dough
 in half. Cover and chill 1 portion.  Divide other half
 into 8 equal pieces. With floured fingers, roll each
 piece on a lightly floured board to make a 10-inch
 rope. Overlap ends of each rope slightly to form a
 ring. Place rings about 1 inch apart on a greased
 14x17 inch baking sheet. Sprinkle light with sugar.
 Bake in a 300 F. oven until golden, 35-40 minutes.
 Remove cookies from pans and let cool completely on
 racks. Repeat with remaining dough. Serve or store
 airtight up to 10 days.



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