Lemon Souffle

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a 2-quart mixing bowl combine, sugar, butter, flour, salt and milk, mixing until smooth.
3. 3
   Add egg yolks to this and mix until smooth.
4. 4
   Add lemon juice and zest.
5. 5
   In a mixer, beat egg whites until peaks are stiff.
6. 6
   Fold the yolk mixture into whites gently and combine the 2 mixtures.
7. 7
   Using butter or vegetable shortening, grease 6-inch custard cups.
8. 8
   Pour the mixture into the cups.
9. 9
   Set the cups in 1/2 inch of hot water in a 9 by 12-inch baking pan.
10. 10
    Bake 25 minutes or until tops have risen and turn golden brown.