On Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:46:48 -0600, Janet Wilder >
wrote:

> On 1/22/2014 10:54 AM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
> >
> > Meringue powder is what is used by bakeries everywhere. It's used in
> > the boxed angel food cake mixes. I don't think you would find it on
> > your supermarket shelf, but maybe. A fairly easy to get item.
> > Definitely could be found in a cake bakers supply shop. I've never
> > used it, but I have noticed it offered many places -- Amazon, King
> > Arthur,
> > Janet US
> >
>
> I've bought powdered egg whites. Is that the same?

I don't think so. Do powdered egg whites work for making angel food
cake? If so, I want some. Where do you buy powdered whites? I can't
say I've ever seen it on a shelf. At least I've heard of meringue
powder... and only because I learned during a cake decorating class
that it's often used to make royal icing.


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