Flourless Nut Bread

GinnyP's Note:

This bread is different and delicious! It's very satisfying, and fabulous toasted or with a little sun-dried tomato pesto or roasted red pepper pesto.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1/2 cup raw almonds
• 1/2 cup raw hazelnuts
• 3/4 cup raw pecans
• 7 eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Grind nuts in a cuisinart or food processor one third at a time.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together nuts, egg yolks, sea salt, garlic powder, and parsley flakes.
4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff.
5. Using electric mixer, beat 1/4 of the beaten egg whites into the nut mixture.
6. Fold the remaining egg whites into the nut mixture.
7. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased jelly roll baking pan and gently spread it evenly over the pan.
8. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. After it cools, cut into bread-size slices.
10. Refrigerate or freeze leftover slices using waxed paper in between slices to prevent sticking.