1 pg. yeast
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. scalded milk
5 1/2 c. flour
2 eggs
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 c. sugar
1 c. almonds

Soften dry yeast in warm water. Combine milk 1/2 cup sugar, shortening, and salt in saucepan. Heat. Cool. Add 2 cups flour and beat well. Add eggs; mix well. Beat in softened yeast, lemon extract, and remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured board until smooth. Place in greased bowl, covered. Let rise until double in size. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick. Spread with butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Fold over. Repeat this 3 times like jelly roll. Cut in 1/2 inch slices. Flatten with palms of hand. Cover with almonds. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. Store in tight container.