A delicious Almond Bread. a great Christmas gift.

Almond Bread

A delicious, low fat, after dinner treat to serve with coffee.

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1 cup plain flour
• 250 g whole almonds

• Method

  • STEP 1Beat egg whites with an electric beater until soft peaks form.
  • STEP 2Add sugar gradually and beat until dissolved.
  • STEP 3Fold in sifted flour and almonds.
  • STEP 4Spread mixture into a greased log tin.
  • STEP 5Bake at 180C for 30 minutes.
  • STEP 6When cold, wrap loaf in foil and leave for 2 days.
  • STEP 7Cut into very thin slices, using an electric knife.
  • STEP 8Place slices in a single layer onto oven trays and bake at 150C for 35 minutes or until dry and crisp.

  Notes

  Almond bread will keep for at least a month in an airtight container. Pistachio nuts can be mixed with the almonds or used in place of. Sliced and wrapped in cellophane bags, it makes a great Christmas gift.