Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. sifted Pillsbury Sno Sheen cake flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. double-acting baking powder
  • 3/4 c. egg whites (6 medium)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1/2 c. additional sugar
  • 1/2 c. egg yolks (6 medium)
  • 1/4 c. cold water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. lemon or almond extract

Method

  • Sift together flour, 1 cup sugar and baking powder into small mixer bowl.
  • Measure egg whites, salt and cream of tartar into large mixing bowl.
  • Beat with electric mixer at high speed until very soft mounds begin to form.
  • Beat 1/2 cup additional sugar into egg whites, a tablespoon at a time.
  • Continue beating until very stiff, straight peaks form when beater is raised.
  • Do not underbeat.