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EXTRA: Terrific Meringue!
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6 Egg whites
(3/4 cup)
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10
Tablespoons sugar
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1/4 teaspoon
salt
Combine the egg
whites, sugar and salt in a large electric mixer
bowl, or in a NON-plastic bowl, if using a
handheld mixer. Place over a pan of barely
simmering water and stir briskly until the mixture
is warm to your finger(15-25 seconds). Make
sure sugar is dissolved. Remove from water and
beat on high speed until the meringue forms and
holds soft peaks. Don't over beat or the meringue
will be hard to spread. Spread the meringue all
around, touching (sealing) the edges of the crust.
Swoosh under broiler for a few seconds, until
golden brown. Don't leave it as it browns VERY
quickly. Here are ingredients for other meringues:
When using 4 egg whites, use 6 Tablespoons of
sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt. When using 5 egg
whites, use 8 Tablespoons of sugar and 1/4
teaspoon salt. Follow directions as for the 6 egg
white meringue. |
