Mama-Mia Biscotti Biscuits

Method:

1. preheat the oven to 165 degC.
2. cream the butter and sugar together.
3. add the eggs in one at a time and beat until fluffy.
4. Add anise and vanilla extract.
5. sift all dry ingredients including the chopped almonds and add to the wet mix.
6. mix with a spoon and then kneed with the hands.
7. divide dough into 4.
8. roll each into a log shape of about 15inches long and place onto baking trays.
9. flatten logs out slightly.
10. bake for 25-30 min until loaves are firm and then remove from the oven to cool.
11. once cooled cut loaves into 1/2 inch wide slices.
12. place slices onto baking tray and toast each side for about 10min.
13. remove and place on cooling racks.