Boiled White Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 egg whites
3/4 c. water
vanilla flavoring (optional)

Preparation

Boil all ingredients except egg whites until at a soft ball stage.
Cook slowly.
Beat 2 egg whites until stiff.
Add boiled mixture slowly to whites while continuing to beat.
Beat until desired consistency.