Kitchen Hints of the Day!

Not only is homemade meringue delicious, but it will also impress your friends - especially if you use these tips for getting the best meringue and the highest peaks.



Hint #1 - Make sure that your egg whites are at room temperature. As you beat, add 2-3 tablespoons of superfine or granulated sugar for each egg used. Keep beating until the peaks stand up without drooping.



Hint #2 - For the fluffiest egg whites, add a pinch of salt before whipping, and use a copper bowl if you happen to have one.



Hint #3 - To keep peaks firmer for a longer period of time, add 1/8 teaspoon of white vinegar per egg white while beating. To get more meringue per egg white, add 2 teaspoons cold water for each egg white before beating.