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Boiled Icing Recipe (for cakes)
6 c granulated sugar, sifted
2 c water
2 tsp cream of tartar
2 c or 20 XL egg whites
5 c powdered sugar, sifted
Desired flavoring
Use candy thermometer to measure heat
Mix water and granulated sugar in a casserole and bring to boil.
Boiling water should reach 200°F.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in the mixer at medium speed.
Syrup must reach 230°F, then turn mixer speed to high.
When Syrup is in 240°F temperature,
pour syrup to egg whites.
Add desired flavoring and continue beating for 1 minute at high speed
Turn to low speed and gradually add the powdered sugar and beat for
10 minutes.
Beat at high speed again for a minute to incorporate the powdered
sugar to the boiled icing.
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