"graham" > wrote in message
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> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
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>> What are the characteristics of a good one?
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>> Barb,
>> http://www.barbschaller.com, as of April 8, 2013.
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> When baked it should be just off-white (very pale coffee colored) with a
> marshmallowy interior.
> Whatever you do, the crust is likely to crack.
>
> For an 8" round pav, use:
> 3 L egg whites
> 3/4c sugar
> 1/2 tsp vinegar
> 2 tsp cornstarch
> 1/2 tsp vanilla
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> Whip whites until very stiff then beat in the sugar, 1/2 at a time. Then
> beat in the remaining ingredients. Spread on non-stick parchment in an 8"
> circle with higher edges to form a case. Bake just below the centre of the
> oven at 300F for about an hour then leave it to cool in the oven.
> Fill with whipped cream and fruit.
> HTH
> Graham
Use caster or berry sugar, i.e., finer than conventional granulated but not
powdered (frosting) sugar.