Amaretto Bread

(serves 12-16)

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
dash salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
4 egg whites
3/4 cups sour milk/buttermilk
1/2 cup amaretto
1 cup slivered almonds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and lightly flour 2 medium size loaf pans.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening with an electric mixer
for 1 minute
Add sugar and vanilla, beat untill creamy.
Add egg whites, one at a time, beating 2 minutes after each.
Mix amaretto and milk together in a separate bowl.
Alternately add dry and wet ingredients to the egg-sugar-shortening
mixture, beating on a low speed until combined after each addition.
Stir in almonds, pour mixture into the loaf pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes, until tops are golden brown
and inserted wooden toothpick comes out clean.
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