Clover Mini Almond Olive Oil Loaves

INGREDIENTS

1/2 c. plus 1tsp Clover Olive Pride Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 c. sliced almonds
3/4 c. plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. Olive Pride Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 large eggs
2 tsp. orange zest plus 1/4 cup juice

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 180F. Coat 3 5 1⁄2 x 3- in. loaf pans with oil and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-in. overhang on the long sides; spray parchment. In a small bowl, toss the almonds, 1 tsp oil and 1⁄4 cup sugar; set aside.

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

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 doubled in volume), about 4 minutes. With mixer on high, slowly pour Clover Olive Pride EVOO. Reduce the mixer to low and mix in the orange zest and juice.

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