Mandelbroit(Almond Cakes) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs, well beaten
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. almonds
1/2 c. melted shortening
3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract

Preparation

Combine eggs and shortening; beat well.
Gradually add sugar. Mix well.
Combine flour, salt and baking powder.
Add gradually to mixture.
Stir in nuts and flavorings.
Lightly grease hands and shape into six 4-inch loaves.
Lay on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Slice loaves.
Place cut side down on cookie sheet.
Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes about 3 dozen.