Amaretto Nut Bread

Ingredients

• 8 eggs, separated
• 3 cups sugar, divided
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 3 cups flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup Amaretto
• 4 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup almonds, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

3. 3

   Add 1 cup sugar gradually and beat until it holds stiff peaks.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   Cream butter with remaining sugar.

6. 6

   Add egg yolks,one at a time,beating well after each addition.

7. 7

   Add flour in thirds,alternating with Amaretto.

8. 8

   Mix well.

9. 9

   Stir in vanilla and nuts.

10. 10

    Fold in egg whites gently.

11. 11

    Pour batter into 3 well greased 8x4 inch loaf pans.

12. 12

    Bake for 1 hour or until done.