Mandelbrot

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar (can use less)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 3/4 cup almonds, chopped
• powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Using an electric mixer at high speed beat eggs and sugar for about 4 minutes or until thick and foamy.

4. 4

   Add in oil and vanilla; beat until well blended.

5. 5

   In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and lemon zest; add into the egg mixture, beating on low speed until combined.

6. 6

   Divide the dough in half.

7. 7

   Transfer to prepared baking sheet and shape into two 10 x 4-inch logs.

8. 8

   Bake for about 50-60 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from oven and reduce the heat to 275 degrees.

10. 10

    Using a serrated knife slice the logs into about 1-inch thick slices (or a bit smaller).

11. 11

    Return to oven and bake another 20-22 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove to wire racks to cool.

13. 13

    dust with powdered sugar if desired.