Belgian Christmas Almond Spice Bread

Time

Yield

5 dozen

Ingredients

Ingredients

4 cups sifted flour
7/8 tsp. scant baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 dash salt
1-3/4 cup blanched almonds, grated
1 cup 2 plus tbsp. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Sift flour with baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir in almonds and sugar. Combine brandy, milk and butter, and stir into flour mixture. Add more flour if necessary to give a dough that will pack together firmly. Press into a roll, wrap in waxed paper and chill overnight. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

Arrange on a lightly buttered cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F. oven for 10 minutes. Cool on a rack.

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