Preheat oven to 350

2 large eggs

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup oil

1 tbsp anise extract

11/2 tsp baking powder

11/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup sliced almonds,toasted

decoration:confectioners’ sugar

Whisk eggs,sugar,oil,and extract in a large bowl until blended

Stir in baking powder,then flour until combined

stir in almonds, i forgot to toast almonds

Spoon a third of the dough onto a prepared baking sheet

With floured hands (dough will be soft and sticky) form dough into 11×2 strip.
repeat with remaining dough.making 2 more strips. Place about 2 in apart on the baking sheet

Bake 20-22 minutes or until firm and bottoms are golden brown.

Cool on baking sheet on a wire rack for 5 minutes,then transfer to a cutting board

Using a sharp serrated knife,slice strips diagonally into1/2 in.thick slices

Lay slices flat on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes,turning biscotti over halfway
through baking,until lightly toasted.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

if desired,dust with confectioners sugar before serving.