Lemon Dainty

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2
   Whisk sugar, flour, and salt together in a bowl; stir in milk, lemon juice, egg yolks, and lemon zest until smooth.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks. Fold egg whites into flour mixture; pour into a 1-quart baking dish.
4. 4
   Set baking dish in a baking pan. Pour water into baking pan to make a 1-inch deep water bath around baking dish.
5. 5
   Bake in the preheated oven until set in the middle, about 50 minutes. Serve warm or cold.