Ingredients
For dough
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/8 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup whole blanched almonds
Equipment needed
2 rectangular pans about 5 to 6 inches wide, 9 inches long and 2 inches deep
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 F. degrees.
Grease 2 thin rectangular cake pans or one big one (The width should be about 5 to 6 inches wide -- the length should be such that the batter reaches about 3/4 of an high).
Mix flour and salt together. Keep aside.
Using an electric mixer, beat eggs with sugar, until frothy but not creamy.
Add flour mixture and mix well.
Add almonds.
Pour batter in greased baking pan (or pans).
Bake until golden -- about 18 to 28 minutes.
Cool.
Remove from pan.
Using a very sharp knife cut into 1/2 slices.
Place flat side down and bake until crisp and golden (Flip sides if needed).
Notes
Photo: Mary Melfi. |