Chocolate Orange Biscotti

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350' F. and place rack in oven center

Step 2: In small bowl whisk together the flour and soda.

Step 3: In medium bowl beat eggs, sugar, extracts, and zest until pale yellow, 2-3 minutes.

Step 4: Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.

Step 5: Stir in the chocolate chips. Mixture will be thick and very sticky.

Step 6: Using a large spoon, scoop batter onto parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 7: Divide batter evenly into 2 long loaves, 10"x2½" each, places 2½" apart.

Step 8: Bake 35 minutes, until firm but springy.

Step 9: Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes on pan, leaving oven on.

Step 10: Remove loaves carefully to a breadboard. With a sharp, serrated knife, slice loaves on the diagonal into ½-inch slices.

Step 11: Lay slices on baking sheet and bake, first on one side for about 12 minutes, then on the opposite side for about 12 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 12: Remove from pan and cool completely before stacking and storing.