Meringues

Makes 8

Ingredients:
4 egg whites
1 C caster sugar
1 t vanilla
2 T cornflour

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 100°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Use an electric beater to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
3. Gradually add the sugar, whisking well between each addition, until thick and glossy and all the sugar has dissolved.
4. Carefully fold in the cornflour and vanilla essence.
5. Spoon the meringue evenly into small circles on the baking tray.
6. Bake for 50 minutes or until meringers are crisp.
7. Turn the oven off and keep the door ajar until cooled completely.