Almond Puffs


This is an interesting change of pace if you like working with yeast. Very light and delicious.

Steps


Mix together milk , 3 tbl sugar and salt.
Add yeast and stir until dissolved.
Mix in egg , shortening , flour and 1 / 3 cup almonds.
Beat for 1 minute and cover with damp cloth.
Allow to rise until double in bulk , 40-60 minutes.
Beat well and drop into greased muffin tins , 1 / 2 full.
Sprinkle tops with a mixture of remaining almonds and 3 tbl sugar.
Let rise until double , about 30 minutes.
Bake in preheated 375 oven for 15- 20 minutes.

Ingredients


almonds, milk, sugar, salt, yeast, egg, shortening, flour