Icing

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 2 teacups of granulated sugar
• Small amount of water
• 1/2 teaspoon of citric acid
• Small extract of lemon

Directions

1. Place a small amount of water in a pot.
2. Put the 2 teacups of sugar into the pot, and boil it until clear.
3. Beat the 2 eggs to a froth.
4. Pour the boiling sugar into the eggs. Do this slowly.
5. Dissolve the 1/2 teaspoon of citric acid in a tablespoon of water. Make sure to put enough that the flavor is delicate.
6. Add a small extract of lemon.

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Daisy Peterson
Louisiana Anthology
December 2, 2021