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Marly Sponge
Marly sponge is a meringue stabilized with flour. It is typically used as a component in other pastries.
Ingredients
Servings
- almond meal, 150 g5 oz
- cake flour, 70 g2 1/4 oz
- superfine sugar, 250 g; first quantity8 oz
- egg whites, 250 g8 oz
- superfine sugar, 150 g; second quantity5 oz
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 7 steps
Mix the almonds, flour, and the first quantity of sugar with a wire whisk.
Whip the egg whites to soft peaks.
Add the second quantity of sugar, little by little, and beat to firm peaks.
Fold the almond mixture into the egg whites.
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and draw circles of the required diameter on the paper.
Using a pastry bag, pipe spirals of meringue into the circles.
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 12–15 minutes.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
