Raisin biscuits

1 cup Sitia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground clove
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons brandy
1/2 cup almonds or walnuts, coarsely ground
1 cup seedless raisins
1 lb all purpose flour

Dust the raisins with a little flour and mash in food processor for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, beat the olive oil and sugar and add cinnamon, clove, orange zest, baking soda diluted in orange juice, baking powder diluted in brandy, almonds or walnuts, raisins and slowly the flour until the dough becomes soft and smooth. Take pieces of dough the size of a walnut and shape round biscuits. Place on baking sheet and bake in moderate heat (350° F) for 20 minutes or until they are golden brown.