How to Make Soft Peaks
Master the art of achieving soft, billowy egg white peaks with our expert guide! In this concise video tutorial, we'll demonstrate the step-by-step process of whipping egg whites to a perfectly soft and airy consistency. Learn the right techniques, tools, and tips to create a base for delightful meringues, soufflés, and more. Elevate your baking game with this essential skill for light and airy treats.
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00:00 In order to make meringue pies and other cloud-like desserts, you'll have to know how to beat
00:06 egg whites to soft peaks. Luckily, it only takes a few simple steps to get amazingly
00:12 airy results.
00:16 Before the actual beating, you have to separate the eggs. For perfect soft peaks, carefully
00:21 separate the eggs and try your best not to contaminate the whites with any yolks. Eggs
00:26 separate best when they're cold but whip up easier at room temperature, so wait a moment
00:31 before you start your mixer.
00:34 With a clean and dry whisk, start beating your egg whites at medium speed. They'll start
00:39 to foam and eventually turn white and cloud-like.
00:44 You'll know you've made it to the soft peak stage when you see the tips of the whites
00:48 curling a bit. You'll start to see this peak shape, but it will flop over and go back into
00:53 the mixture after a few seconds. If you beat any longer, you'll have stiff peaks, like
00:58 this.
01:00 So now that you know how to beat egg whites to soft peaks, you can add them into any recipe,
01:05 like this pillowy meringue-topped pie.
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