SOFT ANISE BISCOTTI

Soft Anise Biscotti

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

In large bowl combine butter and margarine. 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. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden in color. Cool.

While in pan, cut down center, then slice in 1-inch slices across. Spread to dry out a little before storing. If you wish hard biscuits, bake at 250 degrees F until dry.