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Ingredients
Makes: 1 discScale
- egg whites, (120 g / 3 ea.)4 oz
- superfine sugar, (120 g)4 oz
- almond meal, (120 g)4 oz
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
Whip the egg whites to soft peaks.
Add the sugar, a little at a time, and continue beating to firm peaks.
Fold in the almond meal carefully, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Draw circles of the desired diameter on the paper using a pair of compasses or a dinner plate.
Fill a pastry bag with the meringue and starting in the centre, then pipe a spiral of meringue toward the outer edge to form a flat disc about ½ inch thick.
Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 25 minutes until hard and dry.
Allow to cool before peeling off the paper.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
