Hard Or Soft Biscotti

1. 1

   Cream 1 cup shortening and 2 cups sugar.

2. 2

   Beat in 6 eggs and 1 teaspoon anise oil.

3. 3

   Gradually add alternately 1 cup milk, 6 level teaspoons baking powder, 6 cups flour and 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or almonds. Add more flour for a stiffer dough for hard biscotti (about 1 or 2 cups).

4. 4

   Spoon batter onto cookie sheet into long, thin loaves because batter will spread.

5. 5

   Keep in oven until golden brown.

6. 6

   Remove from oven.

7. 7

   Let cool, then slice. Lay sideways.

8. 8

   Return to oven.

9. 9

   Let brown (10 minutes). Check and turn cookies on other side.

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