1 1/2 c. slivered toasted almonds
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
4 lg. eggs
1 tsp. almond flavoring
4 1/2 c. flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground anise seeds

Toast almonds in 9x13 inch baking pan at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, shaking often. In a large bowl beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in almond flavoring. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, anise and nuts. Stir into butter mixture and blend thoroughly.

Divide dough into 3 equal parts. On a well-floured board pat each piece into a loaf 12-inches long and 3 inches wide. Bake on greased sheets at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and slice diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Lay slices cut-side-up and bake another 20 minutes, turning over once while baking. Store in airtight container.