Black Pepper Biscotti

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Combine flour, pepper, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Whisk together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and egg whites, one at a time, mixing well to distribute the butter.

Add the dry ingredients and mix until almost smooth.

Stin in figs. Working on a floured surface, shape the dough into 2 logs, each about 14 inches long and 1½ inches thick.

Place the logs on a prepared baking sheet and press the tops to flatten to ½ inch high.

Bake for 18 to 23 minutes, or until firm to the touch.

Transfer the logs to a rack to cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees.

Cut the logs diagonally into ½-inch thick slices.

Stand the slices upright on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.

Let cool before storing.