Cookbook:Almond Meringue

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• 4 oz (120 g / 3 ea.) egg whites
• 4 oz (120 g) superfine sugar
• 4 oz (120 g) almond meal

1. Whip the egg whites to soft peaks.
2. Add the sugar, a little at a time, and continue beating to firm peaks.
3. Fold in the almond meal carefully, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Draw circles of the desired diameter on the paper using a pair of compasses or a dinner plate.
6. 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.
7. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 25 minutes until hard and dry.
8. Allow to cool before peeling off the paper.