Nonna's Biscotti

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

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   Cream butter, sugar and flavoring. Beat in eggs and egg yolks, one at a time. Add the flour mixture and almonds.

4. 4

   Turn out on a floured board and knead gently until smooth.

5. 5

   Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a roll, 1 1/2 inch in diameter.

6. 6

   Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

8. 8

   Cut diagonally into slices 2/3 inch wide.

9. 9

   Place back onto cookie sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes for crisp cookies.