YaYa’s Angel Food Loaf
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup 5 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 cup sugar additional
Instructions
- Sift flour and 3/4 cup sugar together.
- Beat egg whites and salt.
- Sprinkle in cream of tartar and beat egg whites until they stand in peaks.
- Sprinkle remaining sugar over egg whites a little at a time.
- Beat in flavoring.
- Sift about half of flour mixture, sift again and fold in.
- Add last of flour mixture and fold in.
- Turn into ungreased 10x5x3 inch loaf pan.
- Bake in oven at 375°F for 25 minutes.
Yaya’s Tips for Success
- Room Temperature Eggs: Bring your egg whites to room temperature before whipping them—they’ll hold more air and create a fluffier batter.
- Use a Clean Bowl: Make sure your mixing bowl and beaters are absolutely clean and grease-free. Even a speck of grease can prevent your egg whites from whipping properly.
- Fold Gently: When incorporating the flour and sugar mixture into the egg whites, use a gentle folding motion to keep the batter airy.
- Cool Upside Down: Let the loaf cool upside down to maintain its structure and prevent sinking.
Yaya’s Tips and Customization Ideas
- Citrus Twist: Add a teaspoon of grated lemon or orange zest to the batter for a zesty kick.
- Chocolate Swirl: Gently fold in a tablespoon of cocoa powder for a marbled effect.
- Almond Lovers: Substitute the vanilla extract with almond extract for a nutty flavor.
- Holiday Touch: Sprinkle a little cinnamon and nutmeg into the batter for a festive twist.
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