Italian Biscotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 eggs
1 c. butter or margarine
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. anise extract or oil
3 Tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. vanilla
6 c. flour
1/2 lb. toasted almonds

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar thoroughly.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating mixture until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla, anise and nuts.
Add flour sifted with baking powder and salt.
Mix well. Knead like bread.
Shape into 6 to 7 loaves.
Brush top of loaves with 1 beaten egg.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Remove from oven; cut diagonally into small pieces.
Return to oven.
Toast until light brown.