Mandel Bread (traditional Jewish holiday cookie)

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

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 3 dozen

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

Directions

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.