Mandel Bread

This is a traditional Jewish holiday cookie.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 cup sugar + 2 Tbsp
2 eggs
2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond flavoring
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, almonds, OR pecans
1 Tbsp lemon rind

Directions:
Beat eggs - add sugar and oil, mixing well. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate dough for several hours or overnight.

On heavily floured surface, shape into 3 narrow loaves. Bake on floured sheet for 20 - 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Slice diagonally while hot.

Place slices on greased and floured sheet and toast for 2 minutes per side at 450 degrees.

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Recipe submitted by: Dawn Lloyd - BabyUniversity.com http://www.BabyUniversity.com