Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
Method
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Whip the whites of eggs to a stiff froth;
beat into them slowly some boiling syrup cooked to the ball.
This cooks the eggs enough to prevent their separating.
The syrup is made by boiling sugar and water until, when a little is dropped into cold water, it will form a ball when rolled between the fingers.
Italy
Saucepan
Whisk