Basic Meringues Recipe

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 110C/225F/gas 1/4.

2. 2

   Line two baking sheets with parchment or possibly non-stick paper.

3. 3

   In a clean bowl whisk up the egg whites till stiff.

4. 4

   Gradually whisk in half the sugar till thoroughly mixed in and the mix stands in peaks and very glossy.

5. 5

   Using a metal spoon mix in the remaining sugar and salt.

6. 6

   Use the mix to pipe meringue shells, baskets, nests or possibly by adding minced nuts, rocky roads.

7. 7

   Cook in the preheated oven till dry, crisp and golden brown on top.

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