Good-Cooking - Orange Almond Buttermilk Scones

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1 roll almond paste (7 ounces), chilled
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, no pith
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
• Sugar and crushed almonds, optional garnish