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This is how they did it in the USSR: how to beat egg whites without a mixer
16.03.2024 16:40
Every housewife may face a situation when she needs to beat egg whites, but there is no mixer available.
It seems that it is impossible to cope with such a task, but housewives from the USSR will definitely not agree with this. Therefore, it is worth remembering several methods that were previously used to whip egg whites.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova - a cook, fourth-category baker told how to beat egg whites without a mixer.
Traditional methods
In the USSR, when mixers were a luxury, housewives often used whisks. This simple but effective tool requires only a hand and a little persistence.
Of course, if you are using a whisk for the first time, you will have to get used to it a little. Its design only seems very simple, but in fact there are several features that are definitely worth considering.
"Skimmer" as an alternative
Many families in the USSR used a "skimmer" - a long wooden spoon with holes in the center.
Thanks to this tool, whipping egg whites became more effective. The thing is that the long wooden spoon with holes in the center is large.
But, you should only use a slotted spoon if you need to beat a large amount of protein.
For small quantities it is better to use a whisk, and if that does not work, there is a fork, but it is not so simple.
Tricks of successful hammering
There are a few tricks to follow:
1) The main rule is room temperature. Trying to beat the whites from the refrigerator by hand is unlikely to achieve a good effect. Of course, if you use a mixer, you do not need to preheat the eggs. This should only be done if the eggs are beaten by hand.
2) The dishes must be clean and dry. Even a small amount of oil or fat can make the process difficult.
3) The movements should be smooth and at the same time intense. It is also important to learn to maintain one rhythm.
Beating eggs without a mixer can be a difficult task. However, many housewives in the USSR did not have a mixer, but they made excellent pastries. Therefore, when beating the whites, you should be patient and everything will definitely work out.
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