Amaretto Bread

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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 until 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 F for 40-45 minutes, until tops are golden brown and inserted wooden toothpick comes out clean.