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I have a whisk but I always cream whites with a fork because it works better. Whisks do work better for other things though (e.g. batters, mayonaise). Also, if
by jules 14y ago
I have a whisk but I always cream whites with a fork because it works better. Whisks do work better for other things though (e.g. batters, mayonaise). Also, if you're doing any baking then one of those rubbery plastic spatulas are invaluable (and cheap).
- tptacek 14y agoI don't know what "creaming egg whites" means, but if you're going to have any electrics, have one that does a good job of whipping egg whites and don't waste time doing it by hand.
- jules 14y agoI was taking over his terminology, but you're right whipping is the correct term. It depends on what you need it for. With my electric mixer it's easy to overwhip. It's probably just silly nostalgia and habit though (my grandmother used to whip cream with a fork).
- bhousel 14y agoInteresting: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meringue http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meringue There's way more to meringue than I realized.