On Fri 30 Dec 2005 09:16:04p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it rrb?

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> I really like the thickness/viscosity of commercial eggnog, but I know
>> this is at least partially accomplished by the use of guar gum or other
>> emulsifier/thickener.
>>
>> When I make homemade eggnog I use a typical recipe of milk, heavy
>> cream, eggs, sugar, etc., at the end beating the egg whites and folding
>> them in. Still, it's not as thick as the commercial stuff.
>>
>> Any suggestions on how to make it thicker, like the commercial stuff?
>>
>
> maybe tapioca flour and/or cream? Or unflavored yogurt?

Well, it might work, but I'd rather not have to add starches to make it
thicker. Thanks for the idea, though.

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Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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