2 c. flour
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp. water
1/2 c. blanched almonds

Place flour in bowl; cut in shortening finely. Use hands to work in salt, sugar and flavoring. Shape into long roll 1 inch in diameter. Wrap in wax paper. Chill about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut roll into 1/4-inch slices. Place 1-inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Brush each slice with a mixture of egg yolk and water. Press 1/2 blanched almond into top of each. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown.