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For souffl making, in addition to the usual pots, cups, and measuring spoons

Make For souffl making, in addition to the usual pots, cups, and measuring spoons at home with Cheese Souffl, Butter Or Margarine, Flour, Milk, and Eggs Separated Plus Extra Egg White. Serves 4. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• Cheese Souffl
• 1/4 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 1 cup
• 3
• 1 cup
• Dash Cayenne Pepper
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a deep pot over medium heat, melt the rest of the butter/margarine, then whisk in the flour.

2. 2

   Slowly add milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.

3. 3

   Continue whisking until the sauce begins to thicken (takes a minute or two -- then suddenly, it happens).

4. 4

   Remove pot from heat and whisk in the yolks, one at a time, blending thoroughly as each is added.

5. 5

   Set oven to 375 degrees.

6. 6

   Fold the cheese and seasonings into the sauce, using a rubber spatula to blend gently but thoroughly.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

8. 8

   Set aside.

9. 9

   Into your prepared bowl, place the four egg whites.

10. 10

    Beat at low speed until the whites are frothy, then at medium-high until they hold stiff peaks.

11. 11

    With the rubber spatula, lift out about one fourth of the whites and fold them into the sauce.

12. 12

    Use a smooth down, under, up, and over circular motion. Turn the pot at the completion of each stroke, so you combine contents thoroughly.

13. 13

    Fold just until mixture is uniformly spongy.

14. 14

    Use the spatula to scrape the rest of the egg whites onto the sauce, and gently but quickly fold them in with the same circular motion, making sure you reach the bottom of the pot with each stroke.

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    With the spatula, smooth the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

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    Place the souffl� on the lowest rack of the hot oven and bake from 25 to 40 minutes, depending on the texture you like.

17. 17

    If you double the recipe, for a 2-quart dish, bake an extra 5 to 7 minutes.

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    Once you get the hang of it, no one need ever know that they're eating leftovers again!