Cirtus Almond Bread

I found this recipe years ago in a magazine years ago and cut it out. A few people have told me variations that I have added down the bottom instead of almonds and lemon./lime also see the note down the bottom.

This is a great biscuit to give as a present (and is usually quite expensive to buy in the shops).

Citrus Almond Bread

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1/3 cup caster sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
3/4 cup plain flour
1 cup almond kernels

Method

1. Grease an 8cm x 26cm bar pan (I use a normal slice tray and roll the almond bread before the oven)
2. Beat egg-whites and sugar in small bowl with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes, or until mixture is thick and sugar dissolved
3. Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well. Spread mixture into prepared pan
4. Cook in a moderate oven, 180 deg C, for about 30 minutes, or until lightly browned; cool in a pan. Remove from pan; wrap in foil, stand overnight.
5. Using a serrated knife, cut into very thin slices. Place slices in a single layer on oven trays.
6. Cook in a slow oven, 150 deg C, for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and crisp; cool. Store in an airtight container.

Note:

I only use one type of citrus, usually lemon and put some extra juice in too, but you will need some extra flour to compensate the liquid

Variations I have tried:

- Red and green cherries for christmas
- Ginger pices (this was for Mum)
- Hazlenut instead of almond

If you have more suggestions please comment below.

Felicity