Almond Biscuits
Preheat oven to 190°C

6 ozs all purpose flour
½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
3 ozs butter
6 ozs light brown sugar
4 ozs ground almonds
1 egg, beaten
Few drops almond essence
Flaked almonds for decoration

Sift the flour and bicarbonate of soda.
Beat butter & sugar until fluffy, beat in the egg, fold in the flour, ground almonds and almond essence.  Form the mixture into teaspoon sized balls. Place on a greased and floured baking tray 2 inches apart and flatten slightly with a fork. Press almond piece on to top of each biscuit and bake for 8–10 minutes.