This recipe is quick and easy and very good tasting.

Blend together

• ½ lb butter (soft)
• 1 c sugar

Mix in

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp almond extract
• 1 egg lightly beaten (reserve a little for top)

Press mixture into a pie pan, flute edges.  Bake at 350 ° for 30-35 minutes.  If you wish, you can sprinkle with sliced almonds as soon as it comes out of the oven.