5. Seventy Little Biscuits for 2d.
Put the white of an egg into a basin and beat to a stiff froth with a silver fork, gradually add ½-lb. of castor sugar, and flavour with essence of almonds. Mix well to a thick white paste. Take some sheets of greased white paper and place on the baking sheet, then take a small spoon and drop pieces of the mixture on the paper, keeping them ½ inch apart. Put in a cool oven till they change colour. Take from the oven and let them get cold and then remove with a knife from the paper. A few drops of cochineal added to half the mixture will make a variety.