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I used to think you had to use a stand mixer for macarons, but my hand whisk experiment proved me wrong
I tried making a small batch of pistachio macarons last weekend and my KitchenAid was in the shop, so I decided to whisk the meringue by hand. I was sure it would be a total fail, but after about 8 minutes of whisking, I got perfect stiff peaks and the shells came out with the best feet I've ever had. I guess the slower, more controlled process gave me a better feel for the meringue's texture. Has anyone else had a win with a method they were sure would flop?
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jordanr896mo ago
Wow, I was totally convinced a stand mixer was non-negotiable for that. Your post makes me want to try it by hand next time, just to see if I get more control over it. Maybe the old way is better for some things.
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william3206mo ago
Try it, @jordanr89, but you'll miss the mixer fast.
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