White Boiled Icing

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, water, cream of tartar and salt in a saucepan. Cook, covered, for 3 minutes.
2. 2
   Remove cover and cook to soft ball stage (242°) on candy thermometer.
3. 3
   While syrup is cooking, beat egg whites until stiff (not dry).
4. 4
   Slowly add hot syrup to egg whites, beating at high speed all the time.
5. 5
   Beat until it holds straight peaks.
6. 6
   May add coconut for coconut cake.