• Crisp almond melba

    Serves: Makes 1 loaf
    Total Time: 40 mins

    Ingredients

    • 6 large egg whites
    • 180g castor sugar
    • 180g flour
    • 180g ground almonds

    Instructions

    1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line and grease the bottom of a medium loaf tin with baking paper and cooking spray.

    2

    Beat the egg whites in a large bowl until soft peak stage, add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Sift the flour and fold with the almonds into the egg mixture.

    3

    Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Freeze the bread overnight to make cutting easier.

    4

    Before serving, preheat the oven to 110°C. Slice the bread thinly and place on a baking tray. Bake until crisp, about 15 - 20 minutes.