The Lost Art of Grandma's Scratch Cooking: Angel Food Cake

I come from a VERY large family. In being in a large family, family get togethers were a common occurance. At almost every one, a favorite great uncle of mine always brought me Angel Food cake. I love Angel Food cake, so light, fluffy, wonderfully dry, and to this day and always makes me think of my dear Uncle Rich.

Angel Food Cake

8-10 servings

Ingredients:

1 c sifted four

1 1/2 c sugar

1/2 t salt

11 egg whites

1 T water

1 T lemon juice

1 t cream of tartar

1 t vanilla

Directions:

1. Conbine in a bowl the flout, 3/4 c of the sugar, and the salt

2. In your stand mixer, add the egg whites, the water, lemon juice, cream of tartar, and vanilla. Beat on low for 1 minute

3. Increase the speed to med-high and beat until it increases 4-5 times in volume, about 3-5 minutes.

4. Beat in the remaining sugar 1 T at a time, taking about 3 minutes to finish. The foam will have soft, glossy peaks that bend over, do not beat until stiff. Transfer to a large bowl

5. Gently sprinkle the flour mixture over the egg mixture, foldgently wht a rugbber spatual until the flour is almost incorproated. DO NOT STIR OR MIX, repeat until flour is incorporated.