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1/2 cup margarine or butter 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon aniseed, crushed, or 1/4 teaspoon anise extract 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel 1/2 cup chopped candied red cherries 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit 1 egg white 1 teaspoon water 1 tablespoon sugar |
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In a large mixing bowl beat the margarine or butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed about 30 seconds or till softened. Add 1 cup of the flour to the margarine. Then add the 1 cup sugar, whole eggs, egg yolk, baking powder, and aniseed or anise extract. Beat till thoroughly combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Beat or stir in the remaining flour and orange peel. Stir in candied fruits. Divide dough in half.
Shape each portion into an 11x2x1-inch loaf. Place on an un-greased cookie sheet. Combine egg white and water. Brush mixture over loaves. Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake in a 375° oven for 20 to 25 minutes or till lightly browned. Cool loaves on cookie sheet for 1 hour. Cut each loaf diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Lay slices, cut side down, on the un-greased cookie sheet.
Bake in a 325° oven for 10 minutes. Turn slices over and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or till dry and crisp. Remove cookies and cool on wire racks.
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