Biscotti

• 1/2 c. butter or shortening
• 1 c. sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 c. flour
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. anise flavoring
• 1 c. coarsely chopped almonds

1. Cream the shortening with the sugar thoroughly.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well. Sift flour. Measure and sift again with the baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in flavoring and almonds.
3. Turn mixture onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth. Divide dough into thirds.
4. Form into 3 rolls the length of the cookie sheet and 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Bake in moderate oven at 350u0b0 for 30 minutes or until rolls are firm to the touch. While still warm, cut rolls crosswise into slices 3/4-inch thick.
5. Lay these, cut side down, on cookie sheet and bake 10 minutes longer to toast.

butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, anise flavoring, almonds

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=418664 (may not work)