French Meringue Strips

Directions

Dough: Sift together flour, ¾ cup sugar, and salt into large bowl.

Cut in butter until particles are fine.

Place beaten egg yolks in measuring glass and add enough water to equal ⅓ cup.

Sprinkle gradually over flour mixture, stirring with fork until dough is moist enough to hold together.

Form into a ball.

Chill while preparing meringue.

Meringue: Beat 2 egg whites with ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar until soft mounds form.

Gradually add confectioners’ sugar; continue beating until stiff.

Stir in vanilla.

Roll out dough on floured surface to 20 x 15-inch rectangle.

Spread with meringue.

Combine 2 teaspoons sugar, cinnamon and almonds.

Sprinkle over meringue.

Press in slightly with spatula. Cut into 3 x 1-inch bars.

Place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 10 to 15 minutes until delicately browned.