Belgian Christmas Almond Spice Bread

• 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

1. Sift flour with baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
2. Stir in almonds and sugar.
3. Combine brandy, milk and butter, and stir into flour mixture.
4. Add more flour if necessary to give a dough that will pack together firmly.
5. Press into a roll, wrap in waxed paper and chill overnight.
6. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
7. Arrange on a lightly buttered cookie sheet.
8. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F. oven for 10 minutes.
9. Cool on a rack.
10. Visions of SugarPlums

flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, blanched almonds, brown sugar, brandy, milk, unsalted butter

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/20412 (may not work)