My boss gave me biscotti for Christmas and I had never eaten it before. It was so hard and I couldn't eat it until he told me you have to soak it in a warm drink like tea or chocolate. Then I was hooked. A friend gave me a recipe and I made my own. 4 eggs 2/3 C. sugar Beat together... Add 1-1/4 C. flour 1 tsp baking poder 1 tsp anise seed 1 handful slivered almonds Bake in an ungreased 9 x 12 pan for 30 minutes at 350. When cool slice into the traditional rectangular shape and remove. Put the pieces on a cookie sheet with space between them and bake again at 225 degrees for about 30 minutes or until they are dry and toasty like. There you are. Easy as pie.