Makes 32 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 4 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°;
• Place almonds in a small baking pan;
• Bake 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown;
• Set aside;
• Beat sugar and margarine in medium bowl until smooth;
• Add egg whites and almond extract;
• Mix well;
• Combine flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl;
• Mix well;
• Stir egg white mixture and almonds into flour mixture until well blended;
• Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray;
• Evenly divide dough between the pans;
• Wet your fingertips and spread dough evenly over bottoms of pans;
• Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean;
• Remove from oven and turn onto cutting board;
• As soon as loaves are cool enough to handle, cut each into 16 1/2-inch thick slices;
• Place slices on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray;
• Bake 5 minutes; turn over;
• Bake 5 minutes more or until golden brown;
• Serve warm or cool completely.

Calories: 56
Protein: 1 gram
Fat: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 9 grams
Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread; 1/2 Fa