Cookbook:Almond Meringue

Ingredients

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

Preparation

 * 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.