Almond Cheese Loaf
1 cup slivered amonds
1 pkg. (8 oz) cheese crackers (50 two-inch)
1 cup sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1-½ tsp. onion powder
¾ tsp. salt
¼ cup sugar
¾ tsp. oregano
2 Tbsp. butter
3 eggs
½ cup milk
Finely chop almonds or whir in electric blender. (Do it stop-and-go fashion, 3 or 4 times, stirring in between each whirl until finely chopped but not ground.) Crush crackers with rolling pin, or crumble and process a portion at a time in blender until crushed. You should get 2 cups, packed. Sift flour with baking powder, onion powder, salt; mix with almonds, crumbs, sugar, and oregano in bowl. Cut in butter until finely distributed. Beat eggs with milk (use blender if you like), pour into dry ingredients and stir until well mixed. Pour into greased and floured 3 x 4-½ x 2-¾-inch (glass) loaf pan. Bake in center of oven at 325° for 40 minutes or until done. Makes 1 loaf.