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                        Italian Meringue Frosting

Recipe By     : Bakers' Dozen (Flo Braker) Show #BD1A15
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Frosting                       Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  c             Water
     2/3  c             Sugar
     1/3  c             Egg whites (3 lg)
     1/8  ts            Cream of tartar
   2      tb            Sugar
   1      ts            Vanilla

In a 3 cup saucepan, combine the water and 2/3 cup sugar. Place over
low heat to dissolve the sugar, then increase the heat to medium high
and boil, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 235°F.
Wash down any sugar crystals slinging to the sides of the pan with a
brush dipped in cold water. Near the end of the boiling time, whip
the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add
2 tb sugar, and continue to whip until the whites are stiff but not
dry. With the mixer running, pour the syrup onto the whipped whites.
Continue to whip on medium speed, about 3 minutes more. Mixture will
thicken, cool and form glossy, stiff peaks. Add the vanilla. Cool to
room temperature, about 8 to 10 minutes, then frost cake right away.


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