Pavlova

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 250 degrees (125 C.).
2. 2
   Beat egg whites.
3. 3
   When soft peaks form add sugar very gradually and beat until very stiff.
4. 4
   Continue beating and add salt then vinegar and vanilla a few drops at a time.
5. 5
   Beat in the cornstarch and keep beating until the mixture is really glossy and will stand when cut with a knife.
6. 6
   Cover an oven tray with a sheet of cooking paper
7. 7
   Tip the pavlova mix into the center of the tray and spread it into a round about 8 - 9 inches across.
8. 8
   Leave the center slightly dished.
9. 9
   Place on rack in center of oven and cook for one hour.
10. 10
    Turn oven off and leave until oven is cold.
11. 11
    DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR AT ANY STAGE WHILE COOKING UNTIL IT IS COLD.
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    PLEASE READ COMMENTS BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL COOKING TIPS