Orange Walnut Bread

Makes: 24-36 slices

Ingredients:

3 egg whites
1/2 cup caster sugar
Grated rind of 1 orange
1 cup all-purpose (plain) flour
1 cup walnut pieces

Microwave Method:

1. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating well.
2. Fold in orange rind, flour and walnuts.
3. Spoon mixture into 9 x 4 inch (22 x 11 cm) loaf dish.
4. Cook for 5-7 minutes on HIGH.
5. Cool. Wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight.
6. Next day, cut into thin slices and place on turntable.
7. Cook 6-8 slices for 1 minute on HIGH.
8. When cool, slices will become crisp.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating well.
3. Fold in orange rind, flour and walnuts.
4. Spoon mixture into 9 x 4 inch (22 x 11 cm) bar tin.
5. Place on Low Rack. Bake for 16 minutes on LOW MIX/BAKE.
6. Cool. Wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight.
7. Next day, cut into thin slices and place on carousel.
8. Cook 6-8 slices for 1 minute on HIGH.
9. When cool, slices will become crisp.