Scotch Scones
["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)"]
["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."]
["flour", "butter", "sugar", "salt", "almond flavoring", "almonds"]