2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. butter, melted
2 tsp. almond extract or vanilla
1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. sliced almonds (or other nuts), chopped

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Grease 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan (or 2 small loaf pans). Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cranberries in mixing bowl.

Combine egg, milk, butter and almond extract in another bowl. Add to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist. Spread in loaf pan or pans. Sprinkle with sugar and nuts.

Bake for 45 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F. Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean.