Mandelbrot

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Using an electric mixer at high speed beat eggs and sugar for about 4 minutes or until thick and foamy.
4. 4
   Add in oil and vanilla; beat until well blended.
5. 5
   In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and lemon zest; add into the egg mixture, beating on low speed until combined.
6. 6
   Divide the dough in half.
7. 7
   Transfer to prepared baking sheet and shape into two 10 x 4-inch logs.
8. 8
   Bake for about 50-60 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from oven and reduce the heat to 275 degrees.
10. 10
    Using a serrated knife slice the logs into about 1-inch thick slices (or a bit smaller).
11. 11
    Return to oven and bake another 20-22 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove to wire racks to cool.
13. 13
    dust with powdered sugar if desired.