Biscotti Di Consuolo (Consolation Biscuits)

Directions

Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.

Combine the egg, honey and olive oil or butter in a bowl, beat to mix, and pour into the flour mixture.

Stir well to form a firm dough.

Remove the dough from the bowl to a floured surface and knead well, about 2 or 3 minutes.

Flour the dough lightly, wrap in plastic, and allow to rest at room temperature about 1 hour.

Unwrap the dough, cut it into 12 pieces, and roll each piece into a rope about ¼ inch in diameter x 12 inches long.

Divide each rope into three pieces.

Join the ends and form each piece into a figure eight, making sure that the seam lies at the midpoint of the figure eight and underneath it.

Transfer the biscotti to parchment lined cookie sheets and bake them in a preheated 350℉ (180℃) oven for about 10 minutes, until puffed and light golden.

Cool the biscotti on a rack and store in a tin between sheets of wax paper.