Citrus And Coconut Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites in a small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in sifted flour, nuts, coconut and citrus peels. Spread mixture into prepared pan.
4. 4
   Bake about 30 mins. Cool in pan 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Wrap bread in foil. Let stand overnight.
5. 5
   Preheat the oven to 250°F. Using a serrated knife, cut bread into wafer-thin slices. Place slices, in a single layer, on ungreased baking pans.
6. 6
   Bake about 45 mins, turning halfway through baking time, or until dry and crisp. Cool bread on wire racks.