How Do You Beat Egg Whites Without An Electric Mixer?
Beating egg whites, or albumen, without a mixer can be done almost as easily by hand. Essentially, it is putting air bubbles into the mixture. The egg white protein stretches and forms coverings around the air bubbles, which look like foam. The trick is to beat quickly and stop when peaks form. Determine how many egg whites will be needed. Decide if you will add ingredients to the egg whites. A pinch of salt, sugar or using a copper bowl will help the eggs to beat more easily. Many recipes call for adding cream of tartar, vinegar or lemon juice. Purchase fresh eggs, unless the ones you have on hand are very fresh. Chef and author Delia Smith explains that as eggs age, the yolk can break more easily. Any yellow in the white ruins the mix. Make sure your bowls, containers and utensils are completely clean and thoroughly dried. Ochef.com says that oil residues and water will interfere with the desired results. Separate the yolk from the egg while the eggs are cold–yolk is less likely to
