Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- 12 cup caster sugar
- 12 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 90 g plain flour
- 90 g almonds (whole or pecans can be used)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degree Celsius.
- Lightly oil a small loaf tin.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff, gradually add the sugar and vanilla essence and continue beating until all is incorporated.
- Fold in flour and almonds (or pecans if using).
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
- Cool, wrap in foil and allow to stand for 3 to 4 days.
- Slice the loaf very thinly with a electric knife.
- Place the slices on a baking tray and dry out in an oven preheated to 150 degree C for 30 minutes.
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