Mandel Bread (Traditional Jewish Holiday Cookie) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0 degrees F.
Beat eggs, add sugar and oil and mix 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.
Slice diagonally while hot.
Place slices on greased and floured sheet and toast for 2 minutes per side at 450\u00b0F.