Almond Cookies - flour

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
• In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, orange zest, and a pinch of salt. Knead until a smooth and elastic dough forms.
• Add the almonds, and work into the dough until thoroughly incorporated. Add a teaspoon of milk if the dough appears too dry.
• Shape into 3 long rolls, place on a well greased, parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and brush with lightly beaten egg yolk.
• Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from the oven, leave to cool, and cut diagonally to a thickness of 1 centimeters.
• Lower the oven heat to in the oven at 150 C.
• Allow to cool, then return to the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
• Allow to rest in a cool, dry place before serving.
• Store in a sealed container.