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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A few years ago, I copied down my Italian grandmother's recipes. She had collected them all in a box, in preparation for moving to a retirement community. Unfortunately, during the move, she lost the box, and now I'm the sole recipient of her culinary heritage. She was a fine cook, and a wonderful baker. She died a few months ago. 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. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Cream butter, sugar and flavoring. Beat in eggs and egg yolks, one at a time. Add the flour mixture and almonds.
4. Turn out on a floured board and knead gently until smooth.
5. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a roll, 1 1/2 inch in diameter.
6. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
8. Cut diagonally into slices 2/3 inch wide.
9. Place back onto cookie sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes for crisp cookies.
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