Title: Buttermilk almond scones
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      Yield: 24 Servings
 
      1    Egg
  1 1/2 c  Buttermilk
      2 ts Almond extract
      4 c  Flour
      4 ts Baking powder
      1 ts Baking soda
      1 ts Salt
    1/2 c  Sugar
  1 1/2 c  Butter
      2 c  Toasted sliced almonds;
           -chopped
 
  Set oven at 425 degrees.
  
  Beat together egg, buttermilk and extract. Combine flour, baking
  powder, soda, salt and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles
  course crumbs. Add almonds. Add liquid ingredients to dry
  ingredients. Mix lightly with a fork until mixture clings together
  and forms a soft dough. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and
  knead gently 5-6 turns. Divide dough in quarters and pat into 1/2"
  thick circles. Cut into 6 wedges. Bake on greased baking sheets.
  Brush scones with cream and sprinkle with a little sugar and a few
  slices of almonds.
  
  Bake 12-15 minutes.
  
  Makes 24 scones.
  
  Formatted and Busted by Carriej999@AOL.com 2/28/98
  
  Recipe