Biscotti(Italian Anise Toast) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 lb. oleo
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. anise flavor
3 large eggs
1 c. chopped almonds (optional)

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Cream oleo and sugar; add flavoring.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Add flour and almonds.
Dough will be sticky; divide in half.
Spread with floured fingers in log shape on greased cookie sheet, side by side.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cut diagonally into slices.
Turn onto one side.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes; turn over and bake until lightly toasted.
Store in tight container.
Makes 3 to 3 1/2 dozen.