Crisp Bitter Almond Macaroons On Wafer Paper

Ingredients

• 1 packet egg whites (albumen)
• 3 tsp cold water
• ½ lb finely sifted sugar
• 2 oz sweet almonds, pounded
• 2 oz bitter almonds, pounded
• Flour for dusting baking sheet
• Wafer paper sheets

Method

1. 1 Beat egg whites and cold water to a strong froth.
2. 2 Mix in sifted sugar and pounded sweet and bitter almonds.
3. 3 Flour a baking sheet, place wafer paper on top, and drop small pieces of paste at equal distances.
4. 4 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden.
5. 5 Cut around the wafer paper with a knife and place cakes on a sieve to dry.