Biscotti(Italian Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 eggs
2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 lb. oleo and 1/2 lb. butter, melted (2 c.)
2 Tbsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. orange extract
2 Tbsp. lemon extract
8 or 9 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder (to each c. flour)

Preparation

Beat eggs until lemon color.
Add sugar, melted shortening and extracts until sugar is blended well.
Have the flour which is your 8 cups plus 16 level teaspoonfuls of baking powder all measured out and add a small amount at a time until you have it all mixed.
If it is too sticky, add 1 more cup plus 2 teaspoons of baking powder to the mixture.
Let stand in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
You can either roll out like a pretzel and tie or make them in balls.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes on a greased tin.
Makes 7 or 8 dozen.