| 1 | Preheat oven to 350°F. |
| 2 | Lightly grease two baking sheets. |
| 3 | In mixing bowl, beat the lard with the sugar unitl fluffy. |
| 4 | Beat in 1 of the eggs. |
| 5 | Add the flour and baking soda, stirring just until blended. |
| 6 | Add the food coloring and extract, stirring until blended. |
| 7 | Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill for ?hour. |
| 8 | Preheat oven to 375°F. |
| 9 | On work surface, form dough into one 1 or 2 rolls 1 in. in diameter. |
| 10 | Slice into 60 ?in. |
| 11 | Rounds and arrange on baking sheets. |
| 12 | Slightly beat the remaining egg and brush over the rounds. |
| 13 | Press 1 almond in the center of each round. |
| 14 | Bake in preheated oven for 15 minute until golden. |
| 15 | Sweets are not often a part of a chinese dinner, but americans like to eat dessert with chinese food. |
| 16 | Temperature(s): room effort: average time: 00:30 |
