Amaretto Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 eggs, separated
3 cups sugar, divided
2 cups butter, softened
3 cups flour, sifted
1/2 cup Amaretto
4 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup almonds, chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
Add 1 cup sugar gradually and beat until it holds stiff peaks.
Set aside.
Cream butter with remaining sugar.
Add egg yolks,one at a time,beating well after each addition.
Add flour in thirds,alternating with Amaretto.
Mix well.
Stir in vanilla and nuts.
Fold in egg whites gently.
Pour batter into 3 well greased 8x4 inch loaf pans.
Bake for 1 hour or until done.