Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups of all purpose flour- 425 ml
• ¾ cup granulated sugar- 175 ml
• ¾ cup whole unblanched almonds coarsely chopped- 175 ml
• 2 tbsp. Finely grated lemon rind- 25 ml
• l tbsp baking powder- l5 ml
• 1/3 cup olive oil- 75 ml
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. Vanilla- 5 ml
• l/2 tsp. Almond extract- 2 ml

Method:

Preheat oven to 325F (l60C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, almonds, lemon rind, and baking powder. In separate bowl whisk together oil, eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture stirring to combine thoroughly (a soft, sticky dough will form). Divide dough between prepared pans, and with floured hands, shape into 12 inch (30cm) logs. Bake at 30 to 35 minutes until firm to the touch and light brown.

After baking for 30-35 minutes or until firm to the touch and light golden, let them cool for 5 minutes, then transfer logs to cutting board and cut into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange slices cut side down on baking sheets and bake another 15 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let them cool completely.