1/2 c Butter or margarine
1 c Sugar
2-1/2 c Baking powder
1 ts Aniseed; crushed
2 Eggs
1 Egg yolk
3 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Red candied cherries; chop
1/2 c Mixed candied fruit
1 tb Orange peel; finely shredded
1 Egg white
1 tb Sugar
Beat butter or margarine in a large bowl with an electric mixer on
medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the 1 cup sugar, baking powder,
and aniseed. Beat till well combined. Beat in whole eggs and egg yolk.
Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining
flour, candied fruits, and orange peel with a spoon. Divide dough in half.
Shape each half into an 11x2x1-inch loaf. Place on a lightly greased
cookie sheet. Stir together egg white and 1 tsp. water. Brush over dough.
Sprinkle with the 1 tbsp. sugar.
Bake in a 375°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or till light brown. Cool on
sheet for 1 hour. Cut each loaf diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Place
slices, cut side up on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in a 325°F oven for 10 minutes. Turn slices over; bake 10 to 13
minutes more or till crisp. Cool on wire racks. Makes 35. Serve with wine
or coffee for dunking.
