Grandma's Float Recipe

Whisk the flour and 2 tablespoons of white sugar together in a small bowl until combined; set aside. Whisk together the egg yolks milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small saucepan until smooth. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and stir constantly. Once the mixture is warm whisk in the flour mixture and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened about 5 minutes. Whisk constantly as the sauce cooks to keep it from scorching. Once thick keep warm over low heat.

Beat egg whites until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Finally beat in the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Pour the hot sauce over the egg whites and gently fold together using a rubber scraper until well incorporated. Do not mix vigorously or the egg whites will deflate. Serve warm.