1 c LARD 1/2 ts BAKING SODA
1 c SUGAR 5 dr YELLOW FOOD COLORING
2 EGGS 1 ts ALMOND EXTRACT
2 c FLOUR 5 DOZEN WHOLE BLANCED ALMONDS
Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease two baking sheets. In mixing
bowl, beat the lard with the sugar unitl fluffy. Beat in 1 of the
eggs. Add the flour and baking soda, stirring just until blended. Add
the food coloring and extract, stirring until blended. Cover tightly
with plastic wrap and chill for 1/2 hour. Preheat oven to 375 F. On
work surface, form dough into one 1 or 2 rolls 1 IN. in diameter.
Slice into 60 1/2-IN. rounds and arrange on baking sheets. Slightly
beat the remaining egg and brush over the rounds. Press 1 almond in
the center of each round. Bake in preheated oven for 15 min. until
golden. Sweets are not often a part of a Chinese din- ner, but
Americans like to eat dessert with Chinese food. Temperature(s): ROOM
Effort: AVERAGE Time: 00:30
Yields
6 servings