Almond Biscuits

2 1/2 cups all−purpose flour

 2 tsp baking powder

 1/2 cup margarine or butter

 1 cup granulated sugar

 1 egg

 1 tsp almond essence blanched almonds for decoration  beaten egg for glazing

 1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Cream the margarine(or butter) and sugar together until light, white and fluffy. Beat in the egg and almond essence. Stir in the sifted dry ingredients to make a stiff dough.

 2. Form the mixture into balls about 1 − 1.5 inch diameter and place these on a greased baking tray. Place half an almond (split lengthways) on each ball and press to flatten slightly. Brush with beaten egg.

 3. Bake in a moderate oven (350 deg F / 180 deg C) for 20 minutes or

until golden. Cool on a wire rack. This quantity makes about 45

biscuits.

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