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Recipes

Meringues

4 egg whites

9 oz. (250 g) icing sugar, sieved

1.Line a baking tray with non-stick baking parchment.

2.Whisk the egg whites and sugar at maximum speed for about 10 minutes, until it stands in peaks.

3.Spoon the mixture onto the baking tray (or use a piping bag with a 1[2.5 cm] star nozzle).

4.Bake at 225° F (110° C) for about 4–5 hours, until firm and crisp. If they start to brown, leave the oven door slightly ajar.

5.Store meringues in an airtight canister.

Shortcrust Pastry

1 lb (450 g) flour

1 tsp (5 ml) salt

8 oz. (225 g) fat (mix lard and margarine

4 tbsp (80 ml) water

straight from the refrigerator)

 

Hint: Don’t overmix!

1.Sieve the flour with the salt.

2.Place the flour into the bowl. Chop the fat mixture up roughly and add to the flour.

3.Mix at speed min. to 1 until it resembles breadcrumbs. Do not overmix.

4.Add the water and mix at minimum speed. Stop as soon as the water is blended in.

5.Cook at about 400°F (200° C), depending on the filling.

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