Breads with almonds

■3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ■10 tablespoons sugar ■1 1/2 cups flour, plus ■2 tablespoons flour ■1 teaspoon baking powder ■1 pinch salt ■1 grated[...]

2 c. sugar 1 c. (1/2 lb.) butter 1/4 c. each anise seeds & anisette (or possibly any other anise flavored liquor) 3 tbsp. whiskey or possibly 2 teaspoon[...]