Anise Biscotte

Directions

1. 1
   Beat eggs and sugar.
2. 2
   Sift flour and add baking powder; work in butter.
3. 3
   Combine egg and sugar mixture to flour and knead 5 to 10 minutes until smooth.
4. 4
   Roll into loaves.
5. 5
   Brush with egg glaze. Bake for 15 minutes in moderate oven at 375° to 400°.
6. 6
   Cool very slightly; slice, rebake until golden brown.
7. 7
   Cookie is hard.