1 1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
6 eggs
2 tsp. anise flavoring
6 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda

Beat butter and sugar together well. Add eggs and anise flavoring and beat well. Combine dry ingredients (stir until mixed well). Then add to butter and sugar mixture and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons oil and knead into dough. Form into 3 loaves and roll thin and long. Bake on cookie sheet for 25 minutes or until golden brown at 350 degrees. Remove pan from oven and slice. Place on cookie pan flat and rebake until slices are toasted golden brown.