1 c. butter
1 3/4 c. sugar
5 c. flour
2 eggs
2 tsp. almond flavor
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. sour cream
1 c. almonds (chopped fine)

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, beat well. Blend in almond extract. Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream. Add chopped almonds. Divide dough into 6 parts. Shape into log rolls (about 15 inches). Place three on each of 2 ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove rolls form pan and cut in 3/4 inch diagonal slices. Place on a cookie sheet and toast on each side until brown (250 degrees F. for 30 minutes).