Italian Anise Slices
Italian Anise Slices is an moderately easy Italian dinner you can prepare in about 2 hours 16 minutes. Made with c. sifted flour, . salt, c. sugar, large eggs and c. thinly sliced blanched almonds, coarsely broken, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and anise flavoring; beat in eggs, one at a time.
Add flour mixture and almonds.
Turn out on a floured pastry cloth and knead gently until smooth.
Divide dough in half.
Shape each half into a roll about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated 350Β° oven until firm to the touch, about 30 to 35 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
While still warm.
Cut rolls into crosswise slices about 1/2-inch thick.
Place cut side down on cookie sheet.
Return to oven and bake until toasted and dried out, about 10 to 20 minutes, longer if necessary. Turn once to toast and brown both sides.
Cool completely.
Store in a tightly covered tin box.
Makes 3 to 3 1/2 dozen.
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