"Biscotti regina are an example of an Italian cookie which is not sliced and re baked, since biscotti in Italian just means cookies. Watch Mary Ann Esposito make Biscotti Regina at CiaoItalia.com!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spoon flourinto dry-measure cup and level off)
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1/2 cup sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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12 tablespoons (1 - 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold, cut into 12 pieces
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Egg wash: 2 large eggs well beaten with a pinch of salt
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2 cups untoasted sesame seed
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cookie sheets or jellyroll pans covered with parchment or foil