Mandel Bread (traditional Jewish holiday cookie)

• cooking oil1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• eggs↗2
• sifted flour2 cups
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• almond flavoring↗1 teaspoon
• chopped walnuts, , almonds,or pecans1⁄2 cup
• lemon↗1 teaspoon

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Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.

2. 2

   Beat eggs, add sugar and oil and mix well.

3. 3

   Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

4. 4

   Refrigerate dough for several hours or overnight.

5. 5

   On heavily floured surface, shape into 3 narrow loaves.

6. 6

   Bake on floured sheet for 20- 25 minutes.

7. 7

   Slice diagonally while hot.

8. 8

   Place slices on greased and floured sheet and toast for 2 minutes per side at 450°F.