Preheat oven to 350°.
Mix sugar with butter, brandy, vanilla,
almond extract, nuts and eggs.
Mix well. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.
Form into a long loaf (or loaves),
place on a cookie sheet and bake for
20-30 minutes or until firm and softly cake-like.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
When cool enough to handle, slice into 1/2"
diagonal slices and return to cookie sheet.
Bake for 15-25 minutes, turning once,
until both sides are brown-flecked and toasted.
Cool thoroughly and store in an airtight jar.
Makes 2-3 dozen.