Scotch Scones

Ingredients

• 4 12 c flour
• 1 lb butter or margarine
• 1 c sugar
• sprinkle of salt and nutmeg
• 1 12 tsp almond flavoring
• 1 lb chopped almonds optional

Directions

1. Cream sugar and margarine
2. Add other ingredients
3. Form into balls and pat flat about 12-inch thick
4. Bake slowly at 300 about 1 hour until pale tan in color
5. While warm sprinkle with confectioners sugar
6. Store in tins
7. They are better when aged