Lemon Poppy Seed Biscotti

Extremely low fat and tasty biscotti cookies. Perfect for dipping in hot coffee or tea.

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup finely ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine the flour, sugar, ground almonds, baking powder and baking soda.

Combine the lemon peel, poppy seeds, egg, egg whites and lemon extract. Add the dry mixture and mix well. Form the dough into 2 logs. Place logs onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool slightly and cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Bake slices another 8 to 10 minutes until dry. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Recipe makes 3 dozen.

Nutrition information per serving (1 biscotti):
Calories 60
Protein 2g
Total Fat 2g
Sodium 29mg
Cholesterol 6mg
Carbohydrates 10g
Fiber 1g