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Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or spray with non- stick spray.
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In medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
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In large bowl, with electric mixer on high speed, combine sugar, eggs, egg whites and almond extract until well blended (about 1 minute).
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Blend in half of the flour mixture with spatula, then beat with mixer on low speed for several seconds.
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Blend in half of the flour mixture with a spatula, then beat with a mixer on low speed for several seconds.
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Add remaining flour mixture and continue beating until smooth, about 5 seconds.
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(If mixture is too wet, or seems sticky to touch, add the remaining flour).
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Add almonds and beat just to combine.
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Divide dough into 2 pieces, smoothing each into a 12 x 2 inch strip on the baking sheet.
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Bake until firm and lightly golden in color, 15-20 minutes.
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Remove and let cool for for 2 minutes, leave the oven on.
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Slide loaves onto cutting board and with serrated knife, cut loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
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Discard the ends, or eat them.
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Place slices, cut sides down back on the baking tray, (they can touch).
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Bake for 7 minutes and then turn over and bake the other side for 7 minutes.
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Let cool completely on wire rack.
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Once cool, store in airtight container.
