3 lg. eggs 3/4 c. sugar 2 1/2 sticks butter, melted 1 tbsp. orange zest 1 tbsp. vanilla 2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 2/3 c. Hazelnuts 1/3 c. almonds (or 1 c. any nuts) Beat eggs and sugar. Add butter, zest and vanilla, beat well. Sift flour, soda and add and beat well. Stir in nuts using spoons; divide sticky dough in 1/2. Place each 1/2 on cookie sheet. Shape into flat loaf 10 x 14 inches. Bake 20 minutes or until firm. Cool a few minutes. Cut into 1/2 inch slices and place on sides on cookie sheet. Bake 7 minutes on each side. Cool on rack. Dunk into wine/coffee. Can be served for breakfast. |