2 c Unbleached all purpose Flour 1 c Sugar 1 ts Baking soda 1 pn Salt 2 Eggs & 1 egg yolk at room Temperature 1 ts Vanilla extract 2 ts Grated orange zest 1 c Unblanched almonds, toasted Butter for pan. For the Glaze: 1 Egg beaten with 1 tsp. Water
Preheat oven to 325 . Put the flour , sugar, baking soda, & salt in
the bowl of a food processor with a steel blade. Pulse several times
to mix. In a container with a pouring spout, mix together the 2 whole
eggs, 1 egg yolk, vanilla & orange zest. Pour into the flour mixture,
stirring continuously until mixture is not yet collected into a ball.
Add the nuts. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface & shape
into tow or three logs, each 3 inches wide. Put onto buttered baking
sheets at least three inches apart. Brush with egg wash. Bake for 25
to 30 minutes until pale gold, Remove from oven & cool until
comfortable enough to handle. Use a serrated knife to cut into 1=
inch strips. Cut the strips into inch thick slices. Arrange them on
the baking sheets, cut side down & return them to the oven to bake
for another 12 minutes until pale golden.
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