Ritzy Turnips

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare, cube and boil turnips 15 to 20 minutes in salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water).
2. 2
   Drain and mash well.
3. 3
   Add shortening, salt, pepper, sugar and flour.
4. 4
   Beat egg whites until stiff and set aside.
5. 5
   With same beater, beat yolks until light. Stir yolks gradually into hot turnips.
6. 6
   Fold in greased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
7. 7
   Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned.
8. 8
   Serves 6.