INGREDIENTS
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1/2 teaspoon baker’s ammonia (hartshorn) or baking powder
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2 Tablespoons milk
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6 large eggs, room temperature
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6 cups confectioner’s sugar (1-1/2#)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened but not melted
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon oil of anise, lemon or any other flavor
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2 lb. box sifted cake flour (swansdown or Softasilk)
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Grated rind of orange or lemon, optional (enhances flavor of the traditional anise or citrus flavors)
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More cake flour as needed