2 1/4 cups flour

1 1/4 cups sugar

pinch salt

3 eggs, lightly beaten

1 Tbsp. Oil

1/4 tsp. almond extract

finely grated zest of 1 orange

1/2 cup chopped almonds

2 tsp. baking powder

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour cookie sheet. In a large bowl, sift the flour, sugar. baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture; add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide the dough in halt. Shape each half into flat-bottomed cylinders (1-inch high x 2 1/2-inches wide x 8-inches long). bake 30-35 minutes or until brown on top. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Cut into 3/4-inch slices. Return to oven with cut side down for 15 minutes or until slices are brown. Remove from oven and cool on racks.