Hard Or Soft Biscotti

Directions

1. 1
   Cream 1 cup shortening and 2 cups sugar.
2. 2
   Beat in 6 eggs and 1 teaspoon anise oil.
3. 3
   Gradually add alternately 1 cup milk, 6 level teaspoons baking powder, 6 cups flour and 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or almonds. Add more flour for a stiffer dough for hard biscotti (about 1 or 2 cups).
4. 4
   Spoon batter onto cookie sheet into long, thin loaves because batter will spread.
5. 5
   Keep in oven until golden brown.
6. 6
   Remove from oven.
7. 7
   Let cool, then slice. Lay sideways.
8. 8
   Return to oven.
9. 9
   Let brown (10 minutes). Check and turn cookies on other side.