Easy Mix Meringues

I love these meringues because there is no slowly adding ingredients in or worrying if the sugar has dissolved, you basically just mix everything together and presto! This recipe can also be used to make a pavlova base. Just make sure you add the baking powder after the meringue has formed because if you add it before they wont work.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of caster sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 tsp vinegar
• 2 tsp vanilla essence
• 4 tsp boiling water
• 2 tsp baking powder

Directions

• Put everything EXCEPT the baking powder into a bowl or a mixer
• Mix on high speed until the meringue forms and the mixture is stiff and shiny
• Fold in the baking powder
• Line a baking tray with baking paper
• Place the meringue into a piping bag and pipe into either individual meringues or a large pavlova base
• Bake at 125° for 1 hour and then turn off the oven and leave the meringue to dry for 1 hour

Once they are dry you can store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days, though I can't promise they will last that long! These are perfect treats for a tea or even a kids birthday party.

Keep it cooking,
Kelly