MINI ALMOND LOAVES

INGREDIENTS

- 1/2 cup plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

- 1/2 cup sliced almonds

- 3/4 cup plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar

- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

- 2 tsp. baking powder

- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 

- 4 tbsp. Plant Butter with Olive Oil

- 3 large eggs

- 2 tsp. orange zest plus 1/4 cup juice

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Heat oven to 350F. Coat loaf pans with oil and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-in. overhang on the long sides; spray parchment. 

 

2) In a small bowl, toss the almonds, 1 tsp oil and 1⁄4 cup sugar; set aside.

 

3) In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.

 

4) Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs in a large bowl to combine. Add the remaining 3⁄4 cup sugar and beat until light and fluffy (it should more than double in volume), about 4 minutes. With the mixer on high, slowly pour in melted plant Butter with Olive Oil and remaining 1/2 cup oil. Reduce the mixer to low and mix in the orange zest and juice.

 

5) Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pans and sprinkle the almond-sugar mixture on top. 

 

6) Bake until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.