2 cubes (1 c.) butter
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. salad oil
5 eggs
1 tsp. crushed anise seed
1 tsp. vanilla
Approximately 8 c. all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 c. walnuts or almonds, crushed (optional)
1 egg, beaten
Sesame seeds

Melt butter and stir in sugar and salad oil. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and mix in the anise seed. Sift flour, measure, then sift the first 6 cups with baking powder, soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, adding enough flour to make a firm dough.

Shape the dough into rolls about 2 inches wide, 3/4 inch high, and 12 to 15 inches long, or long enough just to fit the baking sheet. Place the rolls on lightly greased baking sheets, brush the top with the beaten egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake in a moderate 350 degree oven for 40 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, slice 1 inch wide and return to pan, turning each piece on its side. Bake in a very slow oven (250 degrees) until lightly toasted. Makes about 6 dozen.