Beating egg whites over a double boiler for increased leavening?
I know that whole eggs and egg yolks whip up greater and have more air when beaten with heat, but does the same hold true for egg whites? Would it be beneficial to whip them over a double boiler or not? Thanks!
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actually for egg yolks it does the heat help on that, for egg whites they should be at room temperature not cold because at room temperature reaches maximum volume faster than cold egg whites, and the utensils used like the electric or hand mixer and bowl must not have any trace of grease because fat inhibits the raise process. with taking care of this you will get a good volume of the egg whites, also take into account that if the eggs whites contains sugar it will stabilize the egg foam,with this the meringe (yes now it has become a meringue is you gonna do that) wont go down after a long time, also depending in the manner that you made it either swiss,french, or italian way,if your recipe calls for that then do it, if not, dont.
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How does beaten egg white can be used as leavening agent?
Beaten eggs are a leavening agent as they incorporate air into the batter, which will expand in the oven and cause cakes and souffles to rise. If left to stand, egg white foam will gradually collapse, but when heated the foam becomes permanent, such as in a meringue.What is the purpose of whipping the eggs over a double boiler?
It ensures that the air which has been whipped into the eggs remains even after the other ingredients are folded in.What does beat egg whites do when heated?
When egg whites are beaten they form little balloons of air that expand when heated. The trapped air in the stiff whites lifts, or at least prevents the flattening of, the mixture as it cooks.Does beaten eggs help baked goods rise?
Beaten egg whites can be gently incorporated into a batter or soft dough to make it rise; while egg yolks can add richness, color, and flavor. In addition, lightly beaten eggs, either whole or separated can be brushed on the surface of breads, cookies, and biscuits to give them a pretty shine.Whipping Egg Whites To Perfect Peaks
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Answer 2
You can add cream of tartar, which will break down the protiens in the egg whites to get the whipped stage faster and stronger.
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