Almond Bread

Directions

1Preheat the oven to 180c (350f)

2Beat the egg whites until stiff , then slowly add the sugar and almond extract .

3Fold in the flour and almonds into the meringue mixture , and then spoon the mixture into lightly greased nonstick loaf pan , or a loaf pan lined with wax paper

4Bake the bread in the oven for 30-40 minutes . Remove from the oven and cool on a rack

5When the bread is cooled completely , cut it into the thinnest possible slices .You will find the bread much easier to slice if you put it in the freezer for 20 minutes before slicing

6Place the slices on a rack and dry them out in a cool oven (100c/212f) until they are crisp like toast .

7Makes about 36 pieces.