On Wed 28 Dec 2005 05:00:16p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it elaine?

> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Wed 28 Dec 2005 04:29:07p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it elaine?
>>
>>> Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:36:00 -0500, "elaine" >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I have 4 egg yolks - and yes, I apologize in advance for being lazy
>>>>> and not doing a google. Just wondering how I can use them. Not
>>>>> hollaindaise though. They will probably only last another day or so
>>>>> - or will they? I
>>>>> made choc. chip meringues on Saturday so maybe they're even toast
>>>>> now!
>>>>
>>>> The following recipe uses three yolks. Just make the filling and
>>>> call it pudding.
>>>>
>>>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>>>
>>>> Lemon Meringue Pie
>>>>
>>>> Recipe By :Argo
>>>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>>>> Categories : pies/pastry
>>>>
>>>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>>>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>>>> 1 cup sugar
>>>> 1/4 cup cornstarch
>>>> 1 1/2 cups cold water
>>>> 3 egg yolks -- slightly beaten
>>>> grated peel of 1 lemon
>>>> 1/4 cup lemon juice
>>>> 1 tablespoon butter
>>>> 1 pie crust (9 inch) -- baked and cooled
>>>> ---Meringue--- 3 egg whites
>>>> 1/3 cup sugar
>>>>
>>>> 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium saucepan combine 1 cup sugar and
>>>> corn starch. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Stir in egg yolks.
>>>>
>>>> 2. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat and boil 1
>>>> minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice and
>>>> margarine.
>>>>
>>>> 3. Spoon hot filling into pie crust.
>>>>
>>>> 4. In small bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until
>>>> foamy. Gradually beat in remaining 1/3 cup sugar; continue beating
>>>> until stiff peaks form.
>>>>
>>>> 5. Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, sealing to edge of crust.
>>>>
>>>> 6. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire rack;
>>>> refrigerate.
>>>>
>>>> Source:
>>>> "http://brands.bestfoods.com/"
>>>
>>>
>>> OK, I'm laughing because I'm using my 3 of my 4 egg yolks for this
>>> delicious looking recipe. But guess what -- I also have to use 3 egg
>>> whites. So --- I still have 3 yolks left!
>>>
>>> Thanks anyway:-)
>>
>> You could always top the pie with whipped cream instead of meringue, OR
>> you could make the following spice cake:
>>
>> Golden Spice Cake
>> 1/2 cup butter
>> 21/4 cups flour
>> 1/2 cup brown sugar
>> 1 teaspoon cinnamon
>> 1 egg
>> 1/2 teaspoon soda
>> Yolks 4 eggs
>> 1/2 teaspoon clove
>> 1/2 cup molasses
>> 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
>> 1/2 cup milk
>> Few grains cayenne
>> Few gratings lemon rind
>>
>> Cream the butter, add sugar gradually, egg and yolks of eggs well
>> beaten, molasses, milk, flour, mixed and sifted with spices, cayenne,
>> and lemon rind. Bake in a moderate oven one hour, and cover with White
>> Mountain Cream
>> Frosting.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>
> Thanks people - now I have 2 choices. Pudding or cake. And I have all
> those ingredients.
>
> Interesting addition of cayenne............

It's hardly noticable, but it does add another dimension to the overall
flavor. BTW, that's a 350 degree oven, and you can bake it in two layers
or a 9 x 13 pan.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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