Seven-Minute White Icing

This is the recipe my grandmas used to make.

Difficulty: Easy

Cook Time: 7 minutes  

Ingredients

2 egg whites (room temp)
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar OR 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

In a double boiler beat first four ingredients until thoroughly blended. Beat constantly over boiling water for seven minutes. Remove double boiler from heat. Add vanilla and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

Categories: Frostings & Icings, Old-Fashioned

Submitted by: centauress on January 27, 2011