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lacuisine:

Know Your Peaks!

1 – Souffle: You want whites that have gained volume and are just firm enough to hold a peak.

2 – Meringue: Most meringue recipes call for stiff peaks, which will stand up straight.

3 – Oops! If your whites are clumpy and grainy, you’ve gone too far.

(Thanks to Bon Appétit)