What You'll Do
Master kitchen chemistry by making marvelous meringue cookies. Practice the art of egg separating, manipulating the proteins to preserve their bubbles, then whipping them into stiff, airy peaks.
Be courageous as you learn the tricks of achieving a perfectly puffy texture. Add the flavoring of your choice, then elevate your presentation with custom piping, food coloring or a post-baking filling for your own take on a crispy classic.
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- 1 egg (plus 1-2 extra in case the yolk breaks while separating)
- 1 teaspoon + 1/4 cup white granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- 1/4 scant teaspoon cream of tartar OR 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Favoring (choose one):
- 1/4 teaspoon extract (vanilla, peppermint, lemon, rose, etc.) OR
- 2 teaspoons powder (instant coffee grounds, cocoa, malt, etc.)
- Optional: food coloring
- Optional: filling for meringue sandwiches: chocolate, jam, nut butter, etc.
Materials
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl (for sugar)
- Mesh strainer
- Electric mixer with beaters
- Spatula
- Pastry bag or zipper bag to pipe meringues
- Parchment paper or baking mat
- Baking tray
Technology
- Computer or tablet with speaker and camera
- Internet access
- Zoom application installed, signed in with child’s name
Additional Prep
- Make sure all equipment is grease-free, as eggs will not whip well if oil is present.
- As long as kids have enough of each ingredient on hand, there’s no need to measure them out ahead of time. Instructions on ingredient prep and proper measuring are part of the class.
What You'll Take Away
- Experience separating eggs and insight into the chemistry of egg-white whipping
- The skills to be courageous and try new things
- A batch of sweet, crispy, marvelous meringues
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