Roll out thin and spread on the white of egg; sprinkle with
cinnamon and sugar, and cut in squares. Have a half-pound of blanched
and quartered almonds and place on the squares. Bake quickly.
LADY FINGERS.
From MRS. M. D. OWINGS, of Washington, Lady Manager.
Mix into a half pound of confectioner's sugar the yolks of six eggs.
Work this mixture with a spoon until very light and frothy; then mix
into it the whites of six eggs that have been beaten stiff, adding at
the same time a quarter of a pound of flour, dried and sifted. Place
this batter into a meringue bag, and squeeze it through in strips two
and one-half inches long, sprinkle over some fine sugar and bake in a
moderate oven twelve to fifteen minutes.
DESSERTS CREAMS JELLIES CUSTARDS
PINEAPPLE SPONGE
From MRS. MATILDA B. CARSE, of Chicago, Lady Manager.
Soak one-half package gelatine in one-half cup water for two hours; to
a pint and a half can of pineapple add one cup of sugar and one cup of
water; simmer fifteen minutes; add the gelatine and allow to remain
over the fire until the gelatine is all melted; pour into a _tin_
basin and place in ice water; when thoroughly cold and beginning to
thicken add the juice of one lemon and the stiffly beaten whites of
four eggs; beat until it will just pour, then turn into a mould and
set in a cool place to harden.
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