Before baking powder was invented in the 1840s, what did people do? They whipped egg whites into stiff peaks. It’s the original wi-fi—reliable, a bit of a workout, and deeply satisfying.
Separate your eggs. Whip the whites until they form firm peaks (think: a cloud that holds its shape). Fold them gently into your batter at the end. This works brilliantly for pancakes, waffles, and sponge cakes. It adds no flavor, just levity.
Crazy fact: Victorian cooks used to beat their egg whites by hand for twenty minutes. You can do it with a hand mixer in four. You are already more advanced than a Victorian.
