Italian Bow-Knot Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
4 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. anise extract

Preparation

Cut butter into flour.
Stir
in the sugar and baking powder. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with milk and extracts.
Add egg mixture to the flour mixture.
Stir until mixed and turn onto a floured board and knead for 2 minutes.
Refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut off small pieces of dough; roll pencil thin 6 inches long. Twist into a loose knot.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 325\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until golden brown.