Tender Biscotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. anise seed, soaked in 2 Tbsp. milk
1 c. oleo
2 c. sugar
6 eggs
5 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
6 c. flour

Preparation

Mix oleo and sugar, adding 1 egg at a time with electric mixer.
Add remaining ingredients.
Mixture will be soft.
Oil hands and shape into loaves about 2-inches wide and 1-inch high. Place in greased cookie sheet (3 rolls).
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and slice about 1/2-inch thick.
Lay on sides back on cookie sheet.
Bake about 6 minutes on each side at 350\u00b0.
(One cup walnuts is optional.)