One of our favorites for birthday and holiday cakes.
3/4 Cup of Sugar
1/4 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Almond or Vanilla Flavoring
3 Tbs Water
3 Egg Whites
Double Boiler and a Hand Mixer
Combine all ingredients accept flavoring.
Mix well in the top of your double boiler and place over rapidly boiling water
Beat with an electric hand mixer until the egg whites can stand in a peak (about 5 minutes)
Remove from heat and add flavoring and continue to beat for 2 more minutes