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Lisa McLean's avatar

Lovely post Shell, I missed this one.

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Shell Plant's avatar

Thank you!

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Vanilla Black's avatar

Beautiful. It makes sense, beating the whites causes the protein strands to lengthen and trap air. I like these.

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Shell Plant's avatar

Thank you! And for that bit of science. It's so fascinating isn't it.

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Vanilla Black's avatar

It is, and it’s interesting how small differences make a great result.

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Shell Plant's avatar

Definitely, that's what I love about baking - the impact these little techniques have. Oh, and the precision!

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Betty Williams's avatar

My mouth is watering! The idea of apricot and rose together sounds exquisite. And I'm really surprised by the difference whipping vs non-whipping makes for the egg whites! Good to know!

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Sheryl O'Connell's avatar

Oh my word!

Your baking is just extraordinary Shell - everything is so beautiful ! Just a delightful post.

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Shell Plant's avatar

Thank you so much! I'm very pleased to hear that! I am planning a very frilly cake for next week with lots of icing, it has you in mind!

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Sheryl O'Connell's avatar

Frills are soooo up my alley you have no idea🥰… yes to lots of icing any day!

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Shell Plant's avatar

Thank you! I was super surprised by the difference in egg whipping too! Amazing the change just one thing can make!

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