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MANDEL BREAD (TRADITIONAL JEWISH HOLIDAY COOKIE)

The original Jewish biscotti. Great dunked into coffee, perfect gift for Chanukah!

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2cup cooking oil
  • 1⁄2cup sugar
  • 2eggs
  • 2cups sifted flour
  • 1teaspoon baking powder
  • 1⁄2teaspoon baking soda
  • 1teaspoon vanilla
  • 1teaspoon almond flavoring
  • 1⁄2cup chopped walnuts, , almonds,or pecans
  • 1teaspoon lemon, zest of

Direction

  1. Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.
  2. Beat eggs, add sugar and oil and mix well.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  4. Refrigerate dough for several hours or overnight.
  5. On heavily floured surface, shape into 3 narrow loaves.
  6. Bake on floured sheet for 20- 25 minutes.
  7. Slice diagonally while hot.
  8. Place slices on greased and floured sheet and toast for 2 minutes per side at 450°F