BOIL FROSTING (Protein, no-corn-syrup)

This frosting has it's advantages and is light. Many grandmothers are familiar with the recipe and like.

Boiled 3 step frosting (a protein frosting and has no corn starch.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup water

1/8 cream of tartar

2 egg whites

1/2- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or other flavorings

1. Combine sugar, and cream of tartar in saucepan. Cook slowly until syrup reaches the soft ball stage )2:38 F) While is cooking beat egg whites until the form soft peaks. Pour 1/2 the syrup in a fine stream, over egg whites beating constantly during addition.

2. Beat at medium speed while syrup cooks to the firm ball stage (244 F). Pour 1/2 the remaining syrup in a fine stream over egg white mixture, beating constantly.

3. Beat at medium speed white last of the syrup when reaches the hard ball stage (250F.) Pour last of syrup in a fine stream over egg white mixture beating constantly.

Continue beating until frosting is desired spreading consistency. Yields: Frosts 2 Layer 8-inch cakes.
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