Almond Meringue

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325F (160C).
2. 2
   Cut out three 10-inch parchment paper circles and one 10-inch cardboard circle.
3. 3
   Set the parchment circles on baking sheets.
4. 4
   Beat egg whites to soft peaks and gradually add 2 1/2 tablespoons of sugar and continue beating until stiff.
5. 5
   Combine 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar and ground almonds; fold into egg whites.
6. 6
   This mixture can now be used to form layers, or designs or whatever your choose.
7. 7
   Simply spoon mixture into a pastry bag fitted with the tip of your choice, and pipe your designs onto parchment paper covered baking sheets.
8. 8
   Dust lightly with powdered sugar (optional)
9. 9
   Then bake the your meringue until crisp and very lightly golden (for designs about a half inch thick, it takes 25 to 30 minutes.)
10. 10
    Cool on the finished baked meringue on racks.