Soft Anise Biscotti

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound butter, melted
• 1/4 pound margarine, melted
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 8 eggs, beaten well
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract

Instructions

1. In large bowl combine butter and margarine.
2. Add sugar, eggs, one at a time, flour, baking powder, peel and extract. Mix well. Pour into 2 (13 x 9 x 5/8 inch) pans. Batter is very thick. Spread evenly in pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden in color. If you wish hard biscuits, bake at 250 degrees F until dry.
4. Let cool.
5. While in pan, cut down center, then slice in 1 inch slices across. Spread to dry out a little before storing.