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JELLY ROLL


4 egg yolks

3/4 c. sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

4 egg whites

1 c. sifted flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder

About 2/3 c. jelly or jam

In small mixer bowl beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the sugar, beatIng constantly. Stir in vanilla. In large mixer bowl beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating to stiff peaks. Gently fold in yolk mixture. Sift together flour, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt; fold into egg mixture. Spread mixture evenly in greased and floured 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch baking pan. Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) for 10-12 minutes. Loosen edges and immediately turn out onto kitchen towel sprinkled with confectioners sugar. Roll up cake and towel, starting with long side. Cool. Unroll cake; remove towel. Beat jelly slightly with fork to soften. Spread over cake. Roll up cake; sprinkle with powdered sugar.