Angel Food Cake
- 1 3/4 c. egg whites (12 to 14)
- 1 1/4 c. sifted flour
- 1 3/4 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- Separate egg whites; bring to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
- Sift flour with 3/4 cup sugar three times; set aside. Measure into large mixing bowl the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar.
- Beat with wire whip or electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar; continue beating until meringue holds stiff peaks.
- Gently fold in extracts.
- Sift gradually the flour and sugar mixture over the meringue.
- Fold in gently.
- Push batter into ungreased tube pan.
- Gently cut through batter with knife.
- Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.
- Invert on a funnel.
- Keep inverted until cool.
egg whites, flour, sugar, salt, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, almond extract
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=293996 (may not work)