Almond Shortbread Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 4 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup blanched almonds, chopped

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2 Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and 3 tablespoons milk.
3. 3 Sift flour, baking powder, and salt; mix into creamed mixture.
4. 4 Roll dough 1/4-inch thick and cut into 1 by 3-inch bars.
5. 5 Brush with egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon milk and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
6. 6 Bake for 15 minutes.