5 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 c. sour cream
1 c. chopped almonds

In large bowl beat shortening until creamy. Add sugar, beat well. Add eggs, one at a time and beat. Stir in extract. Mix in dry ingredients slowly with sour cream. Put dough on floured board. Knead lightly until blended. Cut in 6 equal portions. Shape 15" in a cylinder 1" in diameter. Place 3 rows on each of 2 baking sheets. Bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees until lightly brown and 20 minutes more after cutting diagonally 1/2".