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Devongal
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Vanessa
Okehampton
Devon
United Kingdom
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 Posted - Feb 26 2013 : 09:28:31 AM
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Today Im having my parents over for tea, I just had to share this ...
So much to do, so little time :) |
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2013 : 10:06:08 AM
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they look yummy. what are they?
Some dreams are worth the risk it takes to make them real.
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footsteps on the moon. |
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Devongal
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Vanessa
Okehampton
Devon
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2013 : 12:18:28 PM
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they are Meringues. Made in a very very cool oven using egg whites and sugar, then filled with cream :)
So much to do, so little time :) |
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
583 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2013 : 10:22:55 PM
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Meringues are one of my favorites but mine sometimes get gummy, I think because of our humidity. Could you share your recipe. I've never filled mine with cream but have dipped them in chocolate.
Thanks,
Kathy |
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Devongal
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Vanessa
Okehampton
Devon
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2013 : 10:28:06 PM
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![]() Yes of course . I'd be delighted to share my recipe. Please keep in mind I use English ingredients, but I think I know the American alternative.
Ingredients
4 Large egg whites.
4 oz of Granulated Sugar ( I think the American version is the same )
4 oz of Castor/Confectioner Sugar ( I think the confectioner sugar is the correct alternative.
Method
Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
Sieve the Granulated sugar then whisk in, carefully and only whisk until in is thoroughly mixed.
Sieve the Castor/Confectioners sugar in, the gently fold in with a spoon, only enough until again is is thoroughly mixed.
Spoon onto prepared, greased baking paper covered baking sheets.
Cook in a very very cool oven for at lease an hour. Lift one to test and tap the base after this, if it sounds hollow, they are ready. If you like you're meringues bone dry though out then leave them for longer.
Hope this helps
To finish, fill will whipped heavy cream and sandwich together in pairs.
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Edited by - Devongal on Feb 26 2013 10:50:35 PM |
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
583 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2013 : 11:03:40 PM
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When you say 4oz of each sugar is that by weight? Do you whisk this by hand or with an electric mixer?
Thanks again
Kathy |
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Devongal
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Vanessa
Okehampton
Devon
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2013 : 11:10:07 PM
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Yes, it is by weight. And i always use an electric mixer It can be done by hand, but to get the egg whites to form soft peaks takes forever this way.
Capacity Weight
1/5 teaspoon 1 milliliter 1 oz 28 grams
( i googled it, this maybe helpful )
So much to do, so little time :) |
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
583 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2013 : 11:27:16 PM
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Thanks so much! I may try these this week.
Kathy |
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Devongal
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Vanessa
Okehampton
Devon
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2013 : 11:29:49 PM
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You're very welcome, I hope they work for you 
So much to do, so little time :) |
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