4 lg Egg whites
 1 3/4 c  Sugar
     1 ts Grated orange peel
   1/2 ts Baking powder
 1 1/2 c  Salted almonds
 1 3/4 c  Flour
 With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat egg whites and sugar with
 orange peel and baking powder until blended. Gradually add nuts and
 flour, beating until mixture is thoroughly mixed.
 Cover and chill until firm enough to handle, at least
       1    hour or up to 1 day.
 Lightly flour your hands and pinch off a 3-Tbsp-size piece of dough.
 On a lightly floured board, use the palms of both hands to evenly
 roll an 8 inch-long rope. Cut rope in half; roll each half out again
 to 8 inches. Fold 1 inch of each end back onto rope; pinch ends to
 make
                
                 Yields       
                6 Servings                
