Italian Biscotti
["6 eggs", "1 c. butter or margarine", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "2 Tbsp. anise extract or oil", "3 Tbsp. baking powder", "2 tsp. vanilla", "6 c. flour", "1/2 lb. toasted almonds"]
["Cream butter and sugar thoroughly.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating mixture until light and fluffy.", "Add vanilla, anise and nuts.", "Add flour sifted with baking powder and salt.", "Mix well. Knead like bread.", "Shape into 6 to 7 loaves.", "Brush top of loaves with 1 beaten egg.", "Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350\u00b0.", "Remove from oven; cut diagonally into small pieces.", "Return to oven.", "Toast until light brown."]
["eggs", "butter", "sugar", "anise", "baking powder", "vanilla", "flour", "almonds"]