1 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 eggs
5 cups flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup toasted chopped almonds
1 teaspoon anise or almond extract
1 egg slightly beaten for glaze
Heat oven to 400F. Cream shortening and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, beat in the eggs until blended, add flavoring, from this point on use a wooden spoon. Add baking powder, almonds and flour, mix until a smooth dough forms. Knead well on a floured board until smoother. Seperate dough into 6 equal parts. Roll each part into a log about 12 inches long and about 3/4 inch wide. Place on a greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Beat 1 egg yolk until frothy and brush the tops of the rolls. Bake at 400F for about 15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the oven. Carefully cut into diagonal slices about 1/2 inch pieces. Replace the slice onto the baking sheet. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
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