A delightful souffle that makes an elegant and refreshing finish to any meal.
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose white flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Juice and grated zest of 2 lemons
3 eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups milk
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 1-1/2-quart souffle dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and salt and mix well. Add the butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Blend with a whisk. Add the egg yolks and milk and beat until light.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold into the lemon mixture. Pour into the souffle dish. Set the souffle dish in a large pan and place in the oven. Fill the pan with hot water. Bake for 1 hour. Serve immediately.