1/2 pound butter, melted1/4 pound margarine, melted2 cups granulated sugar8 eggs, beaten well4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 3/4 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel1 1/2 teaspoons anise extract
In large bowl combine butter and margarine. Add sugar, eggs, one at a time, flour, baking powder, peel and extract. Mix well. Pour into 2 (13 x 9 x 5/8-inch) pans. Batter is very thick. Spread evenly in pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden in color. Cool.
While in pan, cut down center, then slice in 1-inch slices across. Spread to dry out a little before storing. If you wish hard biscuits, bake at 250 degrees F until dry.
