I'm trying to make some flowers for a big cake for the weekend. I put my water and merigue powder in the bowl, like I always do. But the meringue powder won't whip. I've never had this problem, but now I don't know what to do. Has anybody else ever had this problem?
try chilling it.. what happens when you whip it?
could be a humidity problem also... if its a rainy day
I could see humidity making for too-floppy egg whites, but if they're not inflating at all it's a grease problem. If you're using measuring cups/spoons or other utensils or containers besides the mixer bowl and beaters, check them as well.
Good advice from all! Thanks so much. I soaked my beaters in hot soapy water with vinegar (just because of the plastic knob on one of the beaters), and mixed with a metal spoon, but still couldn't get peaks. But I went ahead and used it..the flowers look slightly different (a very slight shine), but they are plenty good enough.
Same batch of meringue powder still?
If absolutely everything that's touching your ingredients is definitely grease-free I'd look at swapping out the ingredients next.
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