Scotch Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. flour
1 lb. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
sprinkle of salt and nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1 lb. chopped almonds (optional)

Preparation

Cream sugar and margarine.
Add other ingredients.
Form into balls and pat flat about 1/2-inch thick.
Bake slowly at 300\u00b0 about 1 hour until pale tan in color.
While warm, sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
Store in tins.
They are better when aged.