Nonna'S Biscotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups sifted flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
2 whole eggs
4 egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon anise extract
1 cup thin sliced almonds

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Cream butter, sugar and flavoring. Beat in eggs and egg yolks, one at a time. Add the flour mixture and almonds.
Turn out on a floured board and knead gently until smooth.
Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a roll, 1 1/2 inch in diameter.
Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Cut diagonally into slices 2/3 inch wide.
Place back onto cookie sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes for crisp cookies.