That's a great point about the Italian meringue being more versatile with other sugar sources, since the overall sugar content (and presumably the resulting consistency) are determined by the boiling point more than by the amount of each ingredient added before heating. I never would have thought of that.
@@zaily348 In the recipe she uses 340g. 17:28 You didn't ask about calculating for sugar substitutes, but re-visiting my comment a year later, I realize that it might be useful for anyone who happens to see this. If you're using something else that has sugar in it, like honey or syrup, I think what you can do is look at the nutrition label, specifically at the number of carbs by weight, and you're trying to get 340g grams of carbs for this recipe. The carbs will tell you how much sugar is in it, and the rest is basically water weight. Water weight doesn't matter too much because when you boil to a specific temperature, you're basically dialing in a specific water-sugar ratio. So if you know the amount of sugar is the same, and the temperature is the same, the amount of water remaining is the same. It might vary a _little_ bit from one type of sugar to another (glucose, fructose, sucrose, etc.) but it's probably a good starting point. So let's say we're doing half granulated sugar, half honey. Half of 340g is 170g, so we want 170g of granulated sugar, and 170g of sugar from honey. Since honey isn't pure sugar, this doesn't mean we use 170g of honey. This is the part with the math. Checking the nutrition label on the specific honey we're using, it says there are 17g of carbohydrates in a 21g serving. 17/21 gives us 0.81 grams of sugar per gram of honey. So we take the 170g figure, for the amount of sugar we're trying to get, and we divide it by 0.81 to get 210g of honey. So 210g of honey and 170g of granulated sugar gives us the 340g of total sugar. Although the honey already has some water in it, some additional water might be useful to prevent the sugar at the bottom from burning as the mixture heats up.
So glad you're enjoying watching Erin! You can find more of her videos on our channel, including a puff pastry tutorial (ua-cam.com/video/zvEQyPj968A/v-deo.html), how to make donuts (ua-cam.com/video/OY2edngsL6o/v-deo.html) and a pie crust deep-dive (ua-cam.com/video/jT3UZ4qI1ro/v-deo.html)!
I'm right at the beginning and already extremely excited. I've recently made an Italian meringue as a frosting and torched it and it looked very similar to what Erin has in the thumbnail. 😊 P. S. The only thing that's missing from these brilliant videos are proper subtitles so that even people who depend on them (deaf, hard of hearing, etc.) get the fantastic knowledge that this channel provides. Thank you, guys. ❤️
Hi Judy, so glad you're finding Erin's tutorial useful! You can always turn on the captions within the UA-cam player by clicking the CC button. Hope this helps!
This is a seriously good, thorough and easy to follow instructive video. She is a great teacher. And she holds the viewer's interest throughout the entire presentation - it never got boring and I never wanted to "fast forward", so to speak. Hope to see a lot more of her in cooking videos - she should have her own show.
I love that you show the mistakes people make and how they look when done wrong! It really helps to see my mistakes and what I did to get there bc so often I have no idea!! Please continue that!!
I am just blown away by Erin McDowell. She is simply masterful. This tutorial is so comprehensive, clear, concise, and fun to watch. Erin is smart and a great communicator, and she created a resource that is extremely valuable for us all. Thank you!!!! 😍❤️
Erin, you are genius and answered the most likely reason my first attempt at macarons didn't get right. I stirred my sugar the whole time it was on the stove, and now I know to stop when the bubbles begin. I can't tell you how much I appreciated this video!! 😊
I love how brilliant she is. She has found her calling, which can be difficult to do. I am a classically trained bassoonist and for whatever reason, I understand and relate to her studies -- I know nothing about her, though I can tell she has studied in Europe, definitely France, and likely other places around the globe, and that she has a natural ability.
Recipe to make an Erin: technical expertise + experience + creativity + great style One of the best food-related programs anywhere. Video production quality is great. Erin is awesome.
Hello Erin , I stumbled on your video recently and you're wonderful . You explain the science of baking with such a comprehensive flair . I am left with knowledge to the point of teaching someone else . I know I will make the best pies ; my dearly departed mother would so proud . I will be watching as a dutiful student - don't worry I am retired and will not be opening a bakery ... if I did it would called , " For The Love of Erin " .
I love your lessons, you're a real professional with a flair for teaching... Tho it does make it difficult to go back over the recipe... 😂 But keep it up, you're grand!
I just want to thank you honestly you are the 👑 educationally you will never find another teacher as lovely as Erin . Ok PBS time for Erin own TV 📺 show 👑 Julia would approve.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How can anyone give a thumbs down? The time, information, and detail that she dedicates , I bet whoever gave the thumbs down doesn’t even come close to contributing to help and teach.
Who knew??? There were so many different types of meringue! No wonder my lemon meringue pie weeped. I was using the wrong type of meringue AND I need to invest in a torrrccchhh!! lol Thank you Erin, I have learnt so much from you channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just got Xfinity and have been having so much fun getting videos like your on UA-cam but on my tv....I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying your incredible teaching ability. This was the first video I saw because despite I've been baking for years and had a wedding and party cake business, I never did puff pastry and I can hardly wait to do it now. Good job Erin...incredible at teaching...feel like I'm in your classroom now. Happy holiday.
greetings from Indonesia, I'm your new fan, lots of UA-camrs make cooking content but you are the most relaxed, humorous and full of knowledge so you don't get bored watching your shows, I hope you and your family are healthy and more successful
I LOVE this video and Erin!!! This is my 2nd watch and I’m taking notes. I’ve struggled to understand the different types of meringues and Erin does an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating each. Erin, you are a perfect teacher- love all your vids
The explanation about the chalaza was so useful - I'm sure lots of novices like myself had wondered what that might do to the finished product because it's so conspicuous. Thank you, Erin, for going into that level of detail!
I just discovered Erin, and I’m such a huge fan now. This inspired me to make meringue cookies for the first time in my life, and since I had egg yolks and had just watched her pie episode, I made lemon curd for the first time ever! I’m usually so intimidated by baking, but Erin has really inspired me to try new things! 💕
Loving your videos, Erin, and I wanted to tell you about the Italian candy, Torrone, (you probably know all about it)--It is an Italian meringue made with sugar and honey--poured into beaten egg whites--just as you did here...but with nuts added at the end. As you described the versatility of an Italian meringue, I remembered my days of making Torrone candy for special family events. It is made all over the world but most of what we eat is in the style of that made in Cremona, in northern Italy. It can be hard or soft, depending on how long the sugar syrup is cooked. Thanks for everything, Erin!
Good use for yolks is french butter cream, one of the best frostings, fillings or toppings, also keeps well in ziplock bag in fridge or weeks in freezer.
THANK YOU for FINALLY talking about the food safety aspect of making meringue. I have watched so many videos and they just gloss over it and act like it’s no big deal to eat under cooked egg white. I feel as though it’s been an elephant in the room and this finally gave clear instruction on when to use what type of meringue and how!
Ms McDowell... Erin.... Oh my gosh I love you. Having gone through much of your "classes" I have learned so much. Honestly you're the best. Thanks for your work. And I am really looking forward to my Christmas dessert... The lemon, tangerine meringue pie.
Like your show Erin. And when I was a kid I was the Meringue kid. And the egg whites were mixed with the egg beater. And the sugar was mixed with water and cooked on the stove until a "stage", I don't remember if soft ball or hard ball. So we made meringue in the 50"s without a standmixer.!!!!
My mom whipped meringue in a platter with a fork. She would lift the egg white with each long beat. Her meringues were fabulous. She once went up against a stand mixer and won on volume and texture!
I make a 100 year old family chocolate pie recipe that is phenomenal but the merengue has been my bane of my existence. Next time italian merengue and a torch will take care of it. Never had as good an explanation. I like the why, not just how. Thanks!
When I’m making a French meringue, I heat my sugar. I put it in the oven as the oven is pre-heating, and warm it. I then add by the tablespoon after the whites are foamy. Once fully added, I whip for another 5 minutes. I have found that the heat plus the added whipping time ensures that the sugar dissolves and there is no ‘grit’
Erin I found your videos today I’ve been binge watching all day. Great way to spend quarantine. Thank you girl your awesome. You should be on food network.
Love this episode I come back to this often as their is so much you teach. I enjoy every episode with you Erin. I'm currently cradling the Fearless Baker like you and millions like us cradle our mixer. Is it possible to purchase every episode your on as it's a volume of perfection I would love to just have in my library?
I am loving Bake It Up a Notch! It's incredibly helpful. Mildly interesting fact: In Europe inc. the UK pasteurised eggs are standard and we eat mousses and mayonnaise with raw eggs in >.< Especially common in France in my experience to actually eat raw eggs just as they are. See steak tartare for example.
Thank you for this tutorial. I used castor sugar and it turned out splendidly I’m not sure if that’s really necessary, but I’ve used regular granulated before and have gotten a little bit of a “texture”, and I find its silkier if I use castor. 🙂
Great tips. Excellent explanations. My auntie from France, an excellent cook especially pastry “aficionado” tough me while I was living with her and her husband’s so this being me back to lovely memories. I caught the bug of cooking with her. Thanks for your Chanel I am now a subscriber! Looking forward to seeing more.
Italian meringue my fave too.. Very informative video. Thank you Erin you..the best .. I feel like i am in front of our pastry chef instructor but not a boring one.
I bet your kids love it when you make some meringue cookies and let them get their share of them. The cake, cookies, and pie you made looks great and I should be there to help you all devour them.
That's a great point about the Italian meringue being more versatile with other sugar sources, since the overall sugar content (and presumably the resulting consistency) are determined by the boiling point more than by the amount of each ingredient added before heating. I never would have thought of that.
So glad you found Erin's tutorial helpful, Tom!
How do I know how much sugar should I add in the Italian merengue?
@@zaily348 In the recipe she uses 340g. 17:28
You didn't ask about calculating for sugar substitutes, but re-visiting my comment a year later, I realize that it might be useful for anyone who happens to see this.
If you're using something else that has sugar in it, like honey or syrup, I think what you can do is look at the nutrition label, specifically at the number of carbs by weight, and you're trying to get 340g grams of carbs for this recipe. The carbs will tell you how much sugar is in it, and the rest is basically water weight. Water weight doesn't matter too much because when you boil to a specific temperature, you're basically dialing in a specific water-sugar ratio. So if you know the amount of sugar is the same, and the temperature is the same, the amount of water remaining is the same. It might vary a _little_ bit from one type of sugar to another (glucose, fructose, sucrose, etc.) but it's probably a good starting point.
So let's say we're doing half granulated sugar, half honey. Half of 340g is 170g, so we want 170g of granulated sugar, and 170g of sugar from honey. Since honey isn't pure sugar, this doesn't mean we use 170g of honey. This is the part with the math.
Checking the nutrition label on the specific honey we're using, it says there are 17g of carbohydrates in a 21g serving. 17/21 gives us 0.81 grams of sugar per gram of honey. So we take the 170g figure, for the amount of sugar we're trying to get, and we divide it by 0.81 to get 210g of honey. So 210g of honey and 170g of granulated sugar gives us the 340g of total sugar. Although the honey already has some water in it, some additional water might be useful to prevent the sugar at the bottom from burning as the mixture heats up.
What I used to do is was measuring the eggs whites and then 3 time the amount of sugar, like 120 gr of eggs whites, and 360 gr sugar. It’s that wrong?
Is Superfine sugar exactly equal to regular castor sugar for measuring purposes?
PBS needs to give Erin her own TV show, she is the real deal and adorable!
So glad you're enjoying watching Erin!
You can find more of her videos on our channel, including a puff pastry tutorial (ua-cam.com/video/zvEQyPj968A/v-deo.html), how to make donuts (ua-cam.com/video/OY2edngsL6o/v-deo.html) and a pie crust deep-dive (ua-cam.com/video/jT3UZ4qI1ro/v-deo.html)!
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Very no nonsense but also very entertaining and extremely informative; beautifully balanced presentation. I wish I could like this twice.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Erin is one of the best baking instructors I have seen. Glad the she has teamed up with Food52!
So glad you're enjoying watching her, Spencer!
I see Erin, i click. She's the Queen :D
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My Grandmother whipped all her meringue with a fork! 😳 i was always fascinated watching her do this.😊
Erin is simply the best--so calm and knowledgable.
So glad you enjoyed watching, Nora!
Omg I love Erin I wish she had more videos I would binge watch all of them
I'm right at the beginning and already extremely excited. I've recently made an Italian meringue as a frosting and torched it and it looked very similar to what Erin has in the thumbnail. 😊
P. S. The only thing that's missing from these brilliant videos are proper subtitles so that even people who depend on them (deaf, hard of hearing, etc.) get the fantastic knowledge that this channel provides. Thank you, guys. ❤️
JudyCZ you can turn on captioning anytime.
Hi Judy, so glad you're finding Erin's tutorial useful! You can always turn on the captions within the UA-cam player by clicking the CC button. Hope this helps!
Love that she is wearing a head protection. Erin is the total package! Thank you 👍👍❤️
This is a seriously good, thorough and easy to follow instructive video. She is a great teacher. And she holds the viewer's interest throughout the entire presentation - it never got boring and I never wanted to "fast forward", so to speak. Hope to see a lot more of her in cooking videos - she should have her own show.
Glad you enjoyed watching Erin! You can find more of her videos over here: ua-cam.com/play/PLucz12o2JWvUHPZrS8JmHNbr7VYT2I9yr.html
I love that you show the mistakes people make and how they look when done wrong! It really helps to see my mistakes and what I did to get there bc so often I have no idea!! Please continue that!!
I am just blown away by Erin McDowell. She is simply masterful. This tutorial is so comprehensive, clear, concise, and fun to watch. Erin is smart and a great communicator, and she created a resource that is extremely valuable for us all. Thank you!!!! 😍❤️
Erin, you are genius and answered the most likely reason my first attempt at macarons didn't get right. I stirred my sugar the whole time it was on the stove, and now I know to stop when the bubbles begin. I can't tell you how much I appreciated this video!! 😊
I love how brilliant she is. She has found her calling, which can be difficult to do. I am a classically trained bassoonist and for whatever reason, I understand and relate to her studies -- I know nothing about her, though I can tell she has studied in Europe, definitely France, and likely other places around the globe, and that she has a natural ability.
Amazingly good instructor. Erin's level of knowledge is outstanding. She's clear and welcoming.
So glad you're enjoying watching!
I love how she explains everything her voice is so nice.
I love watching her. Her smile is infectious and she's amazing at explaining things so I can understand her. Much love from KY.
I can not believe I am watching this (and loving it) on a Friday afternoon while sheltering in place.
Dathan happy Friday ☺️
She’s a great presenter and her videos are so entertaining. Thanks for sparking joy in my life. More videos with Erin please!❤️
Comprehensive, well-directed instructional video with useful close-up shots. Erin is a wonderful, detailed instructor, and her passion come across!
So glad you're enjoying watching!
Recipe to make an Erin: technical expertise + experience + creativity + great style
One of the best food-related programs anywhere. Video production quality is great. Erin is awesome.
Hello Erin , I stumbled on your video recently and you're wonderful . You explain the science of baking with such a comprehensive flair . I am left with knowledge to the point of teaching someone else . I know I will make the best pies ; my dearly departed mother would so proud . I will be watching as a dutiful student - don't worry I am retired and will not be opening a bakery ... if I did it would called , " For The Love of Erin " .
I've been cooking for a family for 47 years and love to bake and still I learn so much from you!
Finally someone who can actually explain how to make meringue! Thank you Erin, your way of teaching is understandable and enjoyable to watch.🤩❤
I love watching all of your videos. You are very informative and make everything enjoyable to watch. I am a huge fan and I am 73 years old
So far, this is the most informative video about meringue. I’ve been struggling, but I have this knowledge now. thank you for this video. Stay safe.
I love your lessons, you're a real professional with a flair for teaching... Tho it does make it difficult to go back over the recipe... 😂 But keep it up, you're grand!
She's the best..and speaks so well..doesn't bore u at all..didn't skip not once.
I just want to thank you honestly you are the 👑 educationally you will never find another teacher as lovely as Erin .
Ok PBS time for Erin own TV 📺 show 👑
Julia would approve.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How can anyone give a thumbs down? The time, information, and detail that she dedicates , I bet whoever gave the thumbs down doesn’t even come close to contributing to help and teach.
Erin, you do a fabulous job of making these recipes doable for us.
these videos are very pleasing fun fact this is the only cooking channel that i watch faithfully
You are a bless. I love the way you teach, besides all the wonderful recipes that you kindly share with us. A big hug from Dominican Republic.
Who knew??? There were so many different types of meringue! No wonder my lemon meringue pie weeped. I was using the wrong type of meringue AND I need to invest in a torrrccchhh!! lol
Thank you Erin, I have learnt so much from you channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the best meringue tutorial EVER!! Thank you Erin...I finally get meringue!
So glad you found Erin's tutorial helpful, Barbara! Let us know if you try her meringue recipes!
Erin is my favorite. She tells you exactly what you need to know.
I just got Xfinity and have been having so much fun getting videos like your on UA-cam but on my tv....I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying your incredible teaching ability. This was the first video I saw because despite I've been baking for years and had a wedding and party cake business, I never did puff pastry and I can hardly wait to do it now. Good job Erin...incredible at teaching...feel like I'm in your classroom now. Happy holiday.
Well done. You're a great instructor and pastry chef.
Glad you enjoyed watching, David!
greetings from Indonesia, I'm your new fan, lots of UA-camrs make cooking content but you are the most relaxed, humorous and full of knowledge so you don't get bored watching your shows, I hope you and your family are healthy and more successful
Erin is an awesome teacher & baker!!! Thank you for having her on again
I LOVE this video and Erin!!! This is my 2nd watch and I’m taking notes. I’ve struggled to understand the different types of meringues and Erin does an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating each. Erin, you are a perfect teacher- love all your vids
The explanation about the chalaza was so useful - I'm sure lots of novices like myself had wondered what that might do to the finished product because it's so conspicuous. Thank you, Erin, for going into that level of detail!
I just discovered Erin, and I’m such a huge fan now. This inspired me to make meringue cookies for the first time in my life, and since I had egg yolks and had just watched her pie episode, I made lemon curd for the first time ever! I’m usually so intimidated by baking, but Erin has really inspired me to try new things! 💕
Loving your videos, Erin, and I wanted to tell you about the Italian candy, Torrone, (you probably know all about it)--It is an Italian meringue made with sugar and honey--poured into beaten egg whites--just as you did here...but with nuts added at the end. As you described the versatility of an Italian meringue, I remembered my days of making Torrone candy for special family events. It is made all over the world but most of what we eat is in the style of that made in Cremona, in northern Italy. It can be hard or soft, depending on how long the sugar syrup is cooked. Thanks for everything, Erin!
Love, love, love Erin and really appreciate the great instruction she provides. She’s my absolute favorite. Thanks Erin!!
Good use for yolks is french butter cream, one of the best frostings, fillings or toppings, also keeps well in ziplock bag in fridge or weeks in freezer.
i found this channel literally one hour ago and i fell in love
Love this video, Erin is FANTASTIC! Very informative for those unsure about technique and great job explaining different meringues!
THANK YOU for FINALLY talking about the food safety aspect of making meringue. I have watched so many videos and they just gloss over it and act like it’s no big deal to eat under cooked egg white. I feel as though it’s been an elephant in the room and this finally gave clear instruction on when to use what type of meringue and how!
So glad you found Erin's tutorial helpful, Jessica!
I loved this! And loved Erin’s way of teaching.
Oh this has me all *whipped up!*
Ms McDowell... Erin.... Oh my gosh I love you. Having gone through much of your "classes" I have learned so much. Honestly you're the best. Thanks for your work. And I am really looking forward to my Christmas dessert... The lemon, tangerine meringue pie.
I don't even wanna make meringue. I'm stressed and need a bit of Erin to chill me out. Much love x
This is definitely my new fave youtube channel. Erin you are awesome!!
Never thought to use my scoop!! Great idea🌹
I don't know how this one got passed me last year! I adore Erin Jeanne! I'd watch her make mud pies.
I love the way you explained and made your show! Great! Thank you.
The best explanation of this I've found online. Very engaging presenter!
Like your show Erin. And when I was a kid I was the Meringue kid. And the egg whites were mixed with the egg beater. And the sugar was mixed with water and cooked on the stove until a "stage", I don't remember if soft ball or hard ball. So we made meringue in the 50"s without a standmixer.!!!!
My mom whipped meringue in a platter with a fork. She would lift the egg white with each long beat. Her meringues were fabulous. She once went up against a stand mixer and won on volume and texture!
Thank you Erin for demystifying this subject! You're a great teacher ❤
I make a 100 year old family chocolate pie recipe that is phenomenal but the merengue has been my bane of my existence. Next time italian merengue and a torch will take care of it. Never had as good an explanation. I like the why, not just how. Thanks!
So glad you enjoyed watching!
Agréable. Her day is coming sooner than you think .
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Erin. You are an amazing teacher!!! You explain things so we understand! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! 🥰
Erin is my hero
I love your personality, you need your own channel
I’m learning so much!!!
this was so satisfying to watch and i have to try to make this myself now
When I’m making a French meringue, I heat my sugar. I put it in the oven as the oven is pre-heating, and warm it. I then add by the tablespoon after the whites are foamy. Once fully added, I whip for another 5 minutes. I have found that the heat plus the added whipping time ensures that the sugar dissolves and there is no ‘grit’
That's a great tip -- thanks for sharing, Chris!
Wonderful explanations
Erin I found your videos today I’ve been binge watching all day. Great way to spend quarantine. Thank you girl your awesome. You should be on food network.
Erin.. you rock! Thank you for sharing your
Knowledge to us.
I love her shows, I have learned so much 😊
thank you very much for gifting us another lovely dessert
I'm going to try the Italian meringue. Thanks for the encouragement Erin!
I made my best meringue thanks you Erin. Your crust and meringue are the Best!
Fantastic tutorial full of complete info not just demo
I don’t even like meringue, but I love Erin.
Love this episode I come back to this often as their is so much you teach. I enjoy every episode with you Erin. I'm currently cradling the Fearless Baker like you and millions like us cradle our mixer. Is it possible to purchase every episode your on as it's a volume of perfection I would love to just have in my library?
I'm new to baking and I love the way that you explain everything❤
Love watching you. Learning a lot from your videos. I have a home baking busy.
I love your utube lessons, I am really impressed
Absolutely loved this video.. I learned sooo much! Thank you 😊
thank you so much for explaining all this. I have always been confused with the meringue conundrum
Best explanation of meringue
This impressive lady sure knows how to cook!💖
Great explanations, love it.
Erin, you are amazing! absolutely brilliant
I am loving Bake It Up a Notch! It's incredibly helpful.
Mildly interesting fact: In Europe inc. the UK pasteurised eggs are standard and we eat mousses and mayonnaise with raw eggs in >.< Especially common in France in my experience to actually eat raw eggs just as they are. See steak tartare for example.
Thank you so much for explaining al this about Merengue. I have learned so much! Thank you.
You are the best😍😍I have learned so many key points. Thanks a billion for all your help.🌺
Thank you for this tutorial. I used castor sugar and it turned out splendidly I’m not sure if that’s really necessary, but I’ve used regular granulated before and have gotten a little bit of a “texture”, and I find its silkier if I use castor. 🙂
Great tips. Excellent explanations. My auntie from France, an excellent cook especially pastry “aficionado” tough me while I was living with her and her husband’s so this being me back to lovely memories. I caught the bug of cooking with her. Thanks for your Chanel I am now a subscriber! Looking forward to seeing more.
I love her she explain all Details really good very helpful thank you for your advices and your time 👍 😊
Love your puppy Brimley, he is a real cutie, love the ties and glasses.
Italian meringue my fave too..
Very informative video.
Thank you Erin you..the best ..
I feel like i am in front of our pastry chef instructor but not a boring one.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Great explanation😀🙏🏻💖
This was super helpful and gave me the confidence to try making meringue after waiting way too long to try this :) Thanks, Erin!
I bet your kids love it when you make some meringue cookies and let them get their share of them. The cake, cookies, and pie you made looks great and I should be there to help you all devour them.