Real French Meringues

Suppose to be the real thing from France. I have'nt made these, as I'm stuck on Nurse Di's. Her's is "melt in your mouth heaven". Anyway some-body try these and let me know if they are worth the time. Thanks.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 36

Ingredients

• 4  egg whites
• 2 1⁄4 cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 200.
2. Butter and flour baking sheet.
3. In bowl, whip egg whites til foamy, using electric mixer.
4. Sprinkle sugar a little at a time, while continuting to whip at medium speed.
5. Continue til mixture is shiny like satin.
6. Put into a pastry bag using a large round tip or large star tip, and pipe the meringue onto the baking sheet.
7. Put into oven and keep door ajar by putting a wooden handle spoon in the door.
8. Bake for 3 hours, or til they are dry.
9. Allow to cool completely.
10. Store in air tight container.