- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ tablespoon black pepper
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons orange peel; grated
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1½ cups pecan pieces; lightly toasted
- Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt medium bowl. Mix in pepper.
- Using electric mixer, cream butter in another bowl until light.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in orange peel and vanilla and almond extracts.
- Mix in pecans.
- Add dry ingredients and mix just until blended.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled. Can be prepared one day ahead.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Butter and flour 2 baking sheets.
- Divide dough into 3 pieces. Using lightly floured hands, roll each piece into 1½ inch diameter log on lightly floured surface.
- Arrange 2 logs on one sheet, spacing 5 inches apart. Arrange third log on second sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes until logs are light brown, logs will spread during baking.
- Cool slightly on pan. Cut logs crosswise on diagonal into ¾ inch wide slices.
- Turn cut side down on baking sheet.
- Continue baking for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to racks and cool. Store in airtight container.
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