Ingredients
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup butter, melted than cooled
1 cup sugar
3 extra large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon anise extract
1/2 teaspoon ground anise seeds
Equipment needed
8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in loaf pan, greased
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix flour, salt, baking powder and ground anise seeds together.
In a separate bowl, using an electric beater, cream sugar and eggs.
Add butter and continue creaming the mixture.
Add anise extract.
Add flour mixture. Blend well.
Pour batter in well-greased pan.
Let stand for 4 minutes before baking.
Bake at 350 F degrees until done -- about 20 minutes.
Cut in 3/4 inch slices.
Replace the slices in the oven and toast in 425 degree F oven until golden brown on both sides -- about 3 minutes (The sliced cookies burn easily, so they have to be watched carefully.).
Notes
Photo: Mary Melfi. |