Almond Meringue

Ingredients

• 4 oz egg whites
• 4 oz superfine sugar
• 4 oz almond meal

Steps

1. Whip the egg whites to soft peaks.
2. Add the sugar a little at a time.
3. Continue beating to firm peaks.
4. Fold in the almond meal carefully, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Draw circles of the desired diameter on the paper using a pair of compasses or a dinner plate.
7. Fill a pastry bag with the meringue.
8. Starting in the centre, pipe a spiral of meringue toward the outer edge to form a flat disc about ½ inch thick.
9. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 25 minutes until hard and dry.
10. Allow to cool before peeling off the paper.