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Icing (Whites of two eggs beaten)

Whites of two eggs, beaten to a froth.

One pound of sugar, dissolved and boiled in a small teacup of water. Then strain the sugar and pour it into the egg, beating it hard until cool. Add one-half teaspoonful lemon acid.--L.D.L.

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Icing (Whites of two eggs beaten)

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