There are more tips shown below to help you achieve full volume whipped egg whites that will hold up once they have been beaten.
- The whites should be at room temperature before beating.
- The bowl and beaters must be dry and very clean with no trace of oil present.
- It is best to use a stainless steel bowl rather than plastic because plastic tends to hold some oil even after thorough cleaning. Any trace of oil will prevent egg whites from reach their full volume.
- Add a pinch of cream of tartar per egg white or about 1/4 teaspoon for every four egg whites. This helps stabilize the egg whites and prevents them from losing volume after the beating has stopped.
- Once the proper stiffness is achieved, stop beating the whites. Over beating will cause the whites to break down and become watery.