Italian Toast
["1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. margarine", "3 eggs", "1 Tbsp. baking powder", "3 c. flour", "1 1/2 tsp. anise or almond extract", "1 Tbsp. anise seed", "1 c. sliced almonds"]
["In mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy.", "Add 2 eggs and flavoring.", "Stir in flour mixture and mix well.", "Add nuts to batter.", "Chill well (about 2 hours).", "Shape into 3 loaves.", "Brush top with egg white from third egg.", "Bake on slightly greased cookie sheet at 300\u00b0 for 25 minutes or until golden brown.", "Slice into 1/2-inch diagonal slices.", "Return to oven and brown 30 minutes or until dry."]
["sugar", "margarine", "eggs", "baking powder", "flour", "anise", "anise seed", "almonds"]