diff --git a/cook/cookies-and-bars/Meringues.cook b/cook/cookies-and-bars/Meringues.cook new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d5c2ebb70 --- /dev/null +++ b/cook/cookies-and-bars/Meringues.cook @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +>> source: King Arthur +>> serves: 36 +>> total time: 4 hours 30 minutes + +Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a #baking sheet{} with #parchment paper or aluminum foil{}, shiny side up. + +In a #large bowl{}, combine the @egg whites{2%large}, @cream of tartar{1/4%tsp}, and @salt{1%dash}. Beat until soft peaks form, then gradually add the @granulated sugar{98%g}, continuing to beat until the mixture is stiff and glossy. Add the @vanilla{1%tsp} at the end. + +Drop the meringue by large spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle each meringue with a bit of sugar. Bake for ~{1.5%hours}. Turn off the heat and leave the meringues in the oven until they're completely cool, ~{3%hours} or more. These are good to make in the evening; they can be left in the oven, with the heat turned off, overnight. Store them in an airtight container to keep them crisp. + +Cocoa meringues: Sift together 28 g confectioners' sugar and 2 Tbsp (11 g) unsweetened cocoa. Use 50 g granulated sugar while beating the egg whites and fold in the cocoa mixture and vanilla before baking. + +Chocolate chip meringues: Fold in 84 g mini chocolate chips (or any other flavored chips you like) or shaved chocolate before baking. + +Vermont maple meringues: Substitute the following for the sugar: 84 g granulated maple sugar, 1/2 to 1 tsp maple flavor (to taste) and additional maple sugar, for sprinkling. diff --git a/cook/cookies-and-bars/Meringues.jpg b/cook/cookies-and-bars/Meringues.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..24a96a00d Binary files /dev/null and b/cook/cookies-and-bars/Meringues.jpg differ diff --git a/docs/assets/images/meringues.jpg b/docs/assets/images/meringues.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..24a96a00d Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/assets/images/meringues.jpg differ diff --git a/docs/cookies-and-bars/meringues.md b/docs/cookies-and-bars/meringues.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6d07f76b6 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cookies-and-bars/meringues.md @@ -0,0 +1,65 @@ +--- +comments: true +tags: + - cookie + - dessert + - king-arthur +--- +# :egg: Meringues + +![Meringues](../assets/images/meringues.jpg) + +| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time | +|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: | +| 36 | 4.50 hours | + +## :salt: Ingredients + +- :egg: 2 large egg whites +- :rice: 0.25 tsp cream of tartar +- :salt: 1 dash salt +- :candy: 98 g granulated sugar +- :icecream: 1 tsp vanilla + +## :cooking: Cookware + +- 1 baking sheet +- 1 parchment paper or aluminum foil +- 1 large bowl + +## :pencil: Instructions + +### Step 1 + +Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, shiny side up. + +### Step 2 + +In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. Beat until soft peaks form, then gradually add the +granulated sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is stiff and glossy. Add the vanilla at the end. + +### Step 3 + +Drop the meringue by large spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle each meringue with a bit of sugar. Bake +for 1.5 hours. Turn off the heat and leave the meringues in the oven until they're completely cool, 3 hours or more. +These are good to make in the evening; they can be left in the oven, with the heat turned off, overnight. Store them in +an airtight container to keep them crisp. + +!!! info "Cocoa meringues" + + Sift together 28 g confectioners' sugar and 2 Tbsp (11 g) unsweetened cocoa. Use 50 g granulated sugar + while beating the egg whites and fold in the cocoa mixture and vanilla before baking. + +!!! info "Chocolate chip meringues" + + Fold in 84 g mini chocolate chips (or any other flavored chips you like) or shaved chocolate + before baking. + +!!! info "Vermont maple meringues" + + Substitute the following for the sugar: 84 g granulated maple sugar, 1/2 to 1 tsp maple flavor + (to taste) and additional maple sugar, for sprinkling. + +## :link: Source + +- King Arthur diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 62d6df724..c912b2659 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -152,6 +152,7 @@ nav: - King Arthur's Snickerdoodles: cookies-and-bars/king-arthur's-snickerdoodles.md - Ladyfingers: cookies-and-bars/ladyfingers.md - Lemon Bars: cookies-and-bars/lemon-bars.md + - Meringues: cookies-and-bars/meringues.md - Millionaire's Shortbread: cookies-and-bars/millionaire's-shortbread.md - Mini Madeleines: cookies-and-bars/mini-madeleines.md - Molasses Spice Cookies: cookies-and-bars/molasses-spice-cookies.md