The crispy crumbly texture and richness of Parmesan in these savory biscotti make them ideal for nibbling while sipping beer.

This is a recipe I got from Canadian Living Holiday Issue Fall 2008

Makes about 40 Biscotti

Ingredients

• 2                     cups all purpose flour                   500ml
• 1                     cup  finely grated parmesan
•                        cheese                                          250m
• 1-1/2               tsp baking powder                            7ml
• 1-1/2               tsp cracked black pepper                 7ml    
• 1/4                  tsp  salt                                             1ml
• Pinch              cayenne Pepper
• 1/2                  cup cold butter, cut into                125ml
•                        small cubes
• 2                     eggs
• 1/2                  cup half and half                           125ml 

Directions:

1. In a Bowl, whisk together flour, all but 1 tbsp of the cheese, the baking powder, pepper, salt and cayenne.  Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until  mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs.  In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with all but 2 tsp of the half and half; stir into flour mixture to form smooth dough.
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3. Divide dough in half.  On lightly floured surface, roll each into 10 inch (25cm) long log, 2 inches (5cm) apart, on parchment paper-lined or greased baking sheet; press to flatten slightly.
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5. Brush with remaining cream; sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake in 300 degree F (180 degree C) oven until light golden and just firm to the touch, about 30 minutes.  Let cool on pan on rack for 10 minutes.
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7. Transfer logs to cutting board.  Using chef’s knife, cut into 1/2-inch (1cm) thick slices.  Stand slices up, 1/2 inch (1cm) apart on baking sheet.  Bake in 325 degrees F (180degrees C) oven until almost dry, about 35 minutes.  Transfer to rack ; let cool. 
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Store layered between wax paper in airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.