Anise Toast

Instructions 👩🏻‍🍳

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 2 loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
• Step 2
  Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
• Step 3
  Using the whisk attachment of a stand mixer or hand-held mixer, beat the eggs for several minutes on medium speed until light and frothy.
• Step 4
  Slowly add the sugar and mix well for 1 – 2 minutes longer.
• Step 5
  Add the oil and extracts and blend well.
• Step 6
  With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture and mix just until combined, do not over mix. The batter will be soft.
• Step 7
  Divide the mixture in the prepared loaf pans and sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar on top. Bake for 25 minutes.
• Step 8
  Remove loafs from the pans and allowing cooling for 10 minutes.
• Step 9
  Using a bread knife, gently slice cookies to desired thickness. At this stage, the cookies will be soft and spongy, so be delicate with how you slice.
• Step 10
  Place the anisette cookies sliced part down on baking sheets, and bake for about another 5-10 minutes per side, depending on how crunchy you like your anisette toasts.