A.K.A

meringue powder

What is it?

Pasteurized and dried egg whites (meringue powder also contains sugar and additives), powdered egg white is convenient–it requires no refrigeration and has a long shelf life–and it eliminates the risk of salmonella, especially useful in uncooked preparations like royal icing.

Kitchen math:

2 Tbs. reconstituted powdered egg whites = 3 large fresh egg whites

Don’t have it?

You can use fresh or pastuerized egg whites instead.

How to choose:

Look for powdered egg whites in the baking section of the supermarket.

How to prep:

For most cooking the powdered egg whites must be reydrated, usually in warm water; follow package of recipes directions.

How to store:

Store in a cool, dry, place.

Recipes

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  Recipe

  Mint Chocolate Macarons

  This recipe is excerpted from Sweet Macarons.

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  Recipe

  Passionfruit-Mango Macarons

  This recipe is excerpted from Sweet Macarons.

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  Recipe

  Classic Gingerbread Cookies

  Classic gingerbread cookies are dense, heavy on the ginger, and usually flavored with molasses. This recipe is traditional, though it’s been refined over the years. The spice mix has been…