Fluffy Icing

A

• ½ cup water
• 1½ cups sugar
• Rind of 1

1. In a saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat ingredients included in A. Boil until syrup thickens to the soft ball stage. (Candy Thermometer - 240°F.)
2. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat at high speed egg whites until stiff. Continue beating while pouring syrup slowly. Beat until fluffy. Spread over top and sides of cake.</