| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4 – 6people | 20minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 25minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1cup whole almonds
- 6tbsp Augusto Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2cups Sugar
- 1tbsp baking powder
- 1/4tsp salt
- 4large eggs
- 4cups flour
- 2tsp orange extract
- 2tbsp orange zest
Instructions
- On a baking sheet, toast the almonds at 350º for 5 minutes.
- In a food processor, mix sugar and the extra virgin olive oil. Add the eggs (save 1 egg – mix it and use ½ for the mix and ½ for “the wash” or glaze). Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk to mix.
- Gradually add the flour at a low speed to the food processor; add orange extract and orange zest. Mix at higher speed for 1 minute to make sure it is all mixed. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- While waiting, flour the almonds while the almonds are still warm and grease a thin cookie sheet with the extra virgin olive oil.
- Form the mixture into a roll and place on a cutting board. Knead in the almonds. Use flour if it sticks to the board. Divide the dough into 8 parts and form each into long breadstick-like rolls. Place the rolls on the greased cookie sheet, well apart. Flatten each slightly and brush the tops with the saved egg wash.
- Bake at 350º for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Move rolls onto a cutting surface and slice into 1/2” diagonal slices while still warm. Place the slices back on the cookie sheet and bake for another 5 minutes. Cool on racks before serving. Store in an airtight container.