1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. sour cream
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. almond extract
3/4 c. slivered almonds

Mix first 5 ingredients with fork. With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut melted butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With a fork, stir in sour cream, eggs, almond extract and almonds, just until blended. Spread evenly in a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown on top and toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.

Note: This is a rich bread, but is nice to serve as a special treat, or during the holidays.