Italian Egg Biscuits

These are very popular in my home state of R.I.

• Ready In: 1 hr 12 mins
• Yields: 12-18 biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup dry curd cottage cheese
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 11  eggs
• 1  cup  oil
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  anise extract
• 7 -8  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder

Directions

1. Blend sugar, cottage cheese, salt and eggs; mix well.
2. Add oil, vanilla and anise extract; mix well.
3. Add flour and baking powder; mix until a smooth ball of dough forms.
4. Refrigerate 1 hour; divide dough into 12-18 pieces.
5. Roll each piece into a 1-inch log; form a ring, pinching ends together and place on baking sheet.
6. Brush with egg wash.
7. Bake in 375 degree oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.