Apricot Biscotti

• 1 1/2 cups dried apricots
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon water

1. Chop the apricots.
2. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, beat 3 eggs, orange zest, and vanilla with an electric mixer until just combined. Stir in the flour mixture and beat until a stiff dough is formed.
4. Fold in apricots.
5. In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg with the water. Form the dough into 2 logs, about 12 inches long each. Place on a greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly. Brush with egg wash.
6. Bake at 350 degress for 40-50 minutes, until golden. Allow the logs to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
7. With a serrated knife, cut the baked logs diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place the slices (cut side down) on the baking sheet.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 or 15 minutes more, until golden Cool on a wire rack. After cool, keep fresh in an airtight container.

apricots, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, eggs, orange zest, vanilla, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apricot-biscotti-400502 (may not work)