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Fluffy Lemon Icing

1. Mix together in small saucepan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup white corn syrup
2 tbsp. water
2. Boil rapidly to 242, or mixture spins a 6 to 8-in. thread.
3. When mixture begins to boil, start beating 2 egg whites. Beat until stiff enough to
hold a peak.
4. Pour hot syrup in thin steady stream into beaten egg whites. Beat con-
stantly with rotary or electric beater until icing stands in very stiff peaks.
Blend in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. grated lemon rind.

Source: Gold Medal Chiffon Cakes, p. 15.