7-Minute Frosting

Ingredients

• 4  egg whites 
• 2 cups sugar 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
• 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Pour water to a depth of 1 inches into a 3-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer.
2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a 3-qt. heatproof bowl; beat at low speed with a handheld electric mixer until blended.
3. Place bowl over simmering water, beating at high speed 7 minutes or until soft peaks form; remove from heat.
4. Add vanilla. Beat to spreading consistency (about 3 to 5 minutes). Use immediately.