But if youâre among the estimated 5% of Americans who have mold allergies, you may be all too well acquainted with the itchy eyes, nasal congestion, coughing, wheezing, skin irritation, and other symptoms mold allergies can cause. Severe mold allergies can even trigger potentially dangerous asthma attacks.
Bake your meringue pie at a high temperature with a short baking time. This prevents overcooking the outer layer of meringue, so beading is avoided. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 4 to 5 minutes.
The batter mix I use (Rocky Madsen's Fish Crisp) recommends preheating the oil to 375 degrees F. Although my thermometer may be way off, deep frying battered fillets anywhere above 340 degrees F seems to turn the battered fillet a very dark brown (unappealing to me).