Angel Food Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 1/2 c. egg whites (12)
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Set out, but do not grease, a 10 x 4-inch tube pan.
Measure and sift together the flour and confectioners sugar 3 times. Measure into a large mixing bowl the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt; beat until foamy.
Gradually add 2 tablespoons of sugar at a time, beating well.
Continue beating until meringue holds a stiff peak.
Fold in vanilla.
Fold in gradually the mixture of flour and sugar.
Pour into ungreased tube pan.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 375\u00b0.