Stiff peaks
Whites whipped until a peak stands up when you lift the whisk.
What to do
- Bowl and whisk need to be free of fat and yolk.
- Whip until the foam turns glossy.
- Lift the whisk. A peak that flops is still soft. A stiff peak stands straight.
A common slip. A few turns too many, and the whites break into a dry, grainy mass.