Seven Minute Frosting I

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon cream of tartar 
• 2  egg whites 
• 1 pinch salt 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 0.3 cup water 
• 1.5 cups sugar white

Equipment

• double boiler

Directions

1. In the top of a double boiler, combine all ingredients but the vanilla.
2. Beat 1 minute.
3. Cook over boiling water beating constantly for 7 minutes or until the icing makes firm peaks.
4. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Beat until able to spread. NOTE: You can add coloring with the ingredients. You can also use another flavoring in place of the vanilla.