Almond Scones
Ingredients
3 Cups All Purpose Flour
2 1/2 Tbsp. Baking Powder
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 teas. Salt
1/2 Cup Sweet Butter
1 Tbsp. Almond Extract
2 Cups Half & Half
Method
Mix all dry ingredients. Cut in ½ cup sweet butter until coarse, do not over mix. Add almond extract and mix in 2 cups of half & half. Form a round shape on floured surface with rolling pin with thickness of about 1 ½ inches. Use cutter to make 8 - 10 scones. Place on a baking sheet, brush with milk, sprinkle sugar and add sliced almonds. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 - 30 minutes, or until golden in color
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