(Jules Gouffe.)

The whites of six eggs beaten very stiff; the yolks of three beaten four minutes, with three tablespoonfuls of sugar powdered, and one teaspoonful of vanilla extract or the powdered vanilla which is better; turn the whites on to the yolks and mix very gently, lifting the yolks as it were, over the whites till blended, yet not stirring them at all; butter an oval dish - a soufflee pan is best, but an earthen or thick tin will do; turn the mixture very lightly into it; sift sugar over, and bake in a moderate oven till a golden brown. Serve instantly or it will fall.