Almond Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Grease and flour bottom of loaf pan.
3. 3
   Mix baking mix, flour and sugar; cut in margarine until mixture resembles cornmeal.
4. 4
   Stir almonds and cinnamon into 1/2 of the margarine mixture in small bowl; rese rve.
5. 5
   Stir eggs, milk, vanilla and almond extract into remaining margarine mixture.
6. 6
   (Batter will be lumpy.)
7. 7
   Pour about half of the batter into pan; sprinkle with half of the almond mixture.
8. 8
   Pour remaining batter into pan; sprinkle with remaining almond mixture.
9. 9
   Bake until wooden pick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Loosen sides of loaf pan; remove from pan.
12. 12
    Cool completely before slicing.