Pear And Hazelnut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9 x 3-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, extending paper above long sides for handles.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites and sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer until sugar has dissolved. Fold in sifted flour, nuts and pears. Pour into prepared pan, smoothing top.
3. 3
   Bake for 25 mins, or until lightly browned and firm to touch. Cool in pan. Remove loaf from pan; wrap in foil. Refrigerate overnight.
4. 4
   Preheat the oven to 300°F. Using a serrated knife, cut loaf into thin slices. Place on baking pans. Bake for 15 mins, or until crisp. Cool on pans.