Nut Bread

Grease a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan, two 7 1/2-by-3 1/2-by-2-inch loaf pans, or six 4 1/2-by-2 1/2-by-1 1/2-inch individual loaf pans; set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. In a small mixing bowl combine beaten egg, milk, oil, and almond extract. Add egg mixture to flour mixture, stirring just till combined. (The batter should be lumpy.) Stir in nuts.

Pour batter into prepared pan or pans. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours for the 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf, 40 to 45 minutes for the 7 1/2-by-3 1/2-by-2-inch loaves, and 30 to 35 minutes for 4 1/2-by-2 1/2-by-1 1/2-inch loaves; when done, a toothpick inserted near the center of a loaf will come out clean.

Cool in the pan or pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pan or pans; cool thoroughly on wire racks. Wrap and store overnight before slicing.