Learn How To Make Meringues

Kitchen Utensils Required

1. Large glass mixing bowl
2 Electric mixer
3. Grease-free Tablespoon
4. Baking Trays
5. Greaseproof paper

To make 12-15 meringues, all you need is:

3 large egg whites
175g (6oz) caster sugar
A pinch of salt

Method:

1. Heat the oven to gas mark 2 (150C-300F). Line two baking trays with greaseproof paper.

2. Place the egg whites and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer with a whisk attachment. Whisk on a low speed for 1 minute, then increase the speed to medium and whisk for another 2-3 minutes, or until the egg whites form stiff peaks. If you lift the whisk attachment out of the bowl, the mixture should look fluffy and cling to them, while the peaks remain stiff and moist-looking.

3. Thengradually add the sugar a tablespoon at a time,whisk on fast speed, until you have a stiff and glossy mixture.

4. Using a large,grease-free metal spoon, place freeform shapes on to the prepared baking trays.

5. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the meringues are pale and dry. Turn off the oven and allow the meringues to cool in the oven.

Recipe Method Easylivingmagazine.co.uk/Food/KnowHow/Meringues

Top tip:
Oven pre-heated to gas mark 2 (150C-300F)

Temp is then reduced to mark 1 (140C-275F). for baking.

Once meringues are baked,oven is turned fully off,leaving meringues to cool until oven is completely cold.