Mama Mangia
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EGG-BEATING
Successful egg-beating is very important in cooking.
Usually there are two different stages: soft peak and stiff peak.
To make soft peak egg whites, use medium speed on your electric mixer and beat the egg whites until they foam and turn white. When lifting the beaters you should have a soft curl. If adding sugar for the recipe, add gradually after you have reached the soft peak stage.
For stiff peak egg whites, continue beating until they turn whiter and the peaks stand straight up when you lift the beaters. At this point, no more air can be held by the egg whites and if you continue to beat, the whites will break down, dry and lose volume.
Successful egg-beating is very important in cooking.
Usually there are two different stages: soft peak and stiff peak.
To make soft peak egg whites, use medium speed on your electric mixer and beat the egg whites until they foam and turn white. When lifting the beaters you should have a soft curl. If adding sugar for the recipe, add gradually after you have reached the soft peak stage.
For stiff peak egg whites, continue beating until they turn whiter and the peaks stand straight up when you lift the beaters. At this point, no more air can be held by the egg whites and if you continue to beat, the whites will break down, dry and lose volume.