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Geoman1
 
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"Vox Humana" > wrote in message
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>> We also have the kichenaid mixer, I wonder if there are copper bowls for
>> that? Also, maybe its me, but I honestly think the egg whites beeted

> better
>> with the old two beater type table blender my mother and grandmother use

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>> use. I don't think I get the volume with that kitchenaid with one beater.
>> Any others with a comment concerning this?
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>> Thanks Vox for the great response.

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> There are copper bowl inserts available for the KA stand mixer. I get
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> great results just using the SS bowl and whisk that I can't see buying the
> copper insert. As I said, I put the whites and cream of tartar (or lemon
> juice or vinegar) in the bowl, set it over the flame, and whisk like mad
> until a soft foam has formed and the eggs are very warm. I move the bowl
> to
> the mixer, turn it to medium high, and start adding the sugar. A stiff
> foam
> forms in a couple of minutes.

Thanks for the more detailed information, Vox, I will certainly try this the
next time I make this pudding~

I'm Gratefull that you share your experience with us.
Rich
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