Egg Floss

Carefully separate the egg yolks from the whites, being mindful not to break the yolks

Mix with a wooden spoon, but do not beat

Sieve through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any membranes

Mix sugar and water in a saucepan, adding orange blossom water to taste

Cook without stirring until the syrup reaches the thread stage

Leave to simmer well and then add the egg yolks, passing them through a three-pronged fork, designed specifically for this purpose

Make circles around the saucepan with the fork, slowly, to allow the strands to come out long and evenly

Remove the strands with a skimmer and plunge into cold water, which includes a little of the syrup

Then place on a draining board to drain well

Repeat this operation until all the egg yolks have been used

If the syrup becomes too thick, add a little hot water

If the strands stick together, dip two forks in cold water and carefully separate the strands