Work with the hands until dough is smooth. Add grated orange rind. Dough should be stiff so add additional flour if needed. Break off small portions of dough and roll out into pencil-size strips about 11 inches long. Fold each strip into thirds, sideways, and press lightly together at ends.
Place cookies on ungreased baking sheet.
Brush tops with beaten egg. Sift flour, baking powder and soda together, several times to make sure they're mixed well. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the oil mixture and knead gently until even texture is acheived. Pinch off small portions of dough the size of an egg and form into little patties. Roll them to make oblong rolls.