Name: Pear and hazelnut bread
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 3 egg whites; 1/2 cup (110g) caster (superfine) sugar; 1 cup (150g) plain (all-purpose) flour; 1/2 cup (70g) roasted hazelnuts; 1/2 cup (75g) coarsely chopped dried pears

Pear and hazelnut bread

This pear and hazelnut bread are a delightfully fruity and crispy accompaniment to your morning or afternoon brew. They also make a lovely and thoughtful homemade gift.

Makes 80 Item

Cook

1H 15M

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Ingredients

3 egg whites

1/2 cup (110g) caster (superfine) sugar

1 cup (150g) plain (all-purpose) flour

1/2 cup (70g) roasted hazelnuts

1/2 cup (75g) coarsely chopped dried pears

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease 7.5cm x 25cm (3-inch x 10-inch) bar cake pan; line base and two long sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm (2 inches) over sides.

2.Beat egg whites and sugar in small bowl with electric mixer until sugar is dissolved. Fold in sifted flour, nuts and pear. Pour mixture into pan; smooth surface.

3.Bake about 25 minutes or until browned lightly and firm to touch. Cool in pan. Turn loaf onto board; wrap in foil. Refrigerate overnight.

4.Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F. 5 Using a serrated knife, cut loaf into thin slices; place on oven trays. Bake about 15 minutes or until crisp. Cool on trays.

storage Bread will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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