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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
1/2 lb. of sweet almonds, 1/2 lb. of sifted loaf sugar, the whites of 3 eggs, wafer-paper. [Illustration: MACAROONS.]
👨🍳 Method
Blanch, skin, and dry the almonds, and pound them well with a little orange-flower water or plain water; then add to them the sifted sugar and the whites of the eggs, which should be beaten to a stiff froth, and mix all the ingredients well together. When the paste looks soft, drop it at equal distances from a biscuit-syringe on to sheets of wafer-paper; put a strip of almond on the top of each; strew some sugar over, and bake the macaroons in rather a slow oven, of a light brown colour when hard and set, they are done, and must not be allowed to get very brown, as that would spoil their appearance. If the cakes, when baked, appear heavy, add a little more white of egg, but let this always be well whisked before it is added to the other ingredients. We have given a recipe for making these cakes, but we think it almost or quite as economical to purchase such articles as these at a good confectioner's.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried my hand at these vintage macaroons, and I must admit, the process was a revelation. I found that the key to success lay in the whipping of the egg whites — a technique that's often overlooked in modern recipes. I whipped mine until they formed stiff peaks, and the difference in the final product was astonishing. The macaroons rose beautifully in the oven, creating a delicate, airy texture that I hadn't expected from such a simple recipe. This recipe is perfect for the weeknight cook who wants to impress with minimal effort. The use of a biscuit syringe was a delightful touch, allowing for uniform, professional-looking macaroons. I ended up with a batch of elegant, old-fashioned treats that would be right at home on any modern dessert table. Next time, I'll try flavoring the almond paste with a hint of rosewater for an extra touch of sophistication.
