In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder
Put butter in a microwave safe bowl to melt slowly, 10-15 seconds at a time until melted. Let sit to cool while completing next steps.
Plug in pizzelle maker to warm up and lightly brush on vegetable oil, if needed
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and salt until foamy
Slowly whisk in sugar until all combined
Whisk in anise extract and melted butter
Slowly add in flour and baking powder mixture until fully combined and smooth
Using a tablespoon and small spoon to assist with transfer, add a tbsp worth of batter to the center of the pizzelle maker (typically can make two at a time)
Close the pizzelle maker and bake for 1-2 minutes. Official time will likely vary based on the maker being used. Ideal time for my CucinaPro is 1 minute and 15 seconds.
Pizzelle should be a light golden brown color and can be removed using tongs
Once removed, transfer to the cooling rack promptly as they will harden quickly and you want them on a flat surface
Once cooled, lightly sift powdered sugar on top and serve