The Baby'S Coming Mandel Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. chopped almonds
1 tsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Gradually add eggs to creamed mixture.
Add dry ingredients to shortening mix.
Stir in almonds and lemon juice.
Shape into loaves on a greased baking sheet.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Remove from oven and cut into slices approximately 3/4 inch thick.
Return to oven until brown.