How to make it
9 steps. Take it one step at a time.
Preheat your oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until slightly pale and frothy. Stir in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt
Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a slightly sticky dough forms.
Fold in the whole almonds
Fold in the whole almonds until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Transfer the dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and divide it into two equal parts. Shape each part into a log about 12 inches (30 cm) long and 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
Bake in the preheated oven
Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the logs are lightly golden and firm to the touch.
25 minRemove from the oven and let cool
Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).
5 minCut the logs diagonally
Using a serrated knife, cut the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick slices. Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheet.
Bake again at 325°F
Bake again at 325°F (163°C) for 10-15 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are dry and crisp.
15 min
A little kitchen wisdom
To get the perfect slice, wait about 5 minutes after the first bake before cutting, but do not let the logs cool completely or they will crumble. Use a serrated knife for the cleanest cuts.
