Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour ( about)
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup sugar ( scant)
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 grated lemons, rind of
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup coarsely chopped blanched almonds
Directions:
Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Beat eggs and sugar together until light.
Add remaining ingredients in order given and blend well.
The dough should be soft.
With floured hands form 2 long loaves about 3 inches wide and 3/4 inch high on a well floured board.
Bake in long narrow pans or on greased cooky sheets in moderate oven (350F) until lightly browned, 40 to 50 minutes.
While still warm cut ito 1/2 inch slices and return to oven to toast until browned, or brown quickly under broiler flame.
Servings: 30-40
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 70 min.