Basic Meringues Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 110C/225F/gas 1/4.
2. 2
   Line two baking sheets with parchment or possibly non-stick paper.
3. 3
   In a clean bowl whisk up the egg whites till stiff.
4. 4
   Gradually whisk in half the sugar till thoroughly mixed in and the mix stands in peaks and very glossy.
5. 5
   Using a metal spoon mix in the remaining sugar and salt.
6. 6
   Use the mix to pipe meringue shells, baskets, nests or possibly by adding minced nuts, rocky roads.
7. 7
   Cook in the preheated oven till dry, crisp and golden brown on top.