Chinese Almond Cakes

1. 1

   Into a bowl sift together the flour and the baking powder and blend in the lard, the vegetable shortening, and the sugar until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

2. 2

   Stir in the almond extract, the egg, and 1 tablespoon water, or enough to form the mixture into a soft dough, knead the dough several times, and let it stand in a cool place for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Form the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and press them down with the palm of the hand to form cakes about 1/2 inch thick.

4. 4

   Press an almond into the center of each cake and bake the cakes in batches on floured baking sheets in the middle of a preheated 375F.

5. 5

   oven for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Reduce the temperature to 300F.

7. 7

   and bake the cakes for 8 to 10 minutes more, or until they are light golden brown.

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