Article: Souffles help cook rise to the occasion

Souffles help cook rise to the occasion

By MARY CARROLL

Wednesday, December 13, 2000

A low-calorie souffle used to be my standard in-a-hurry dinner recipe. It took about 10 minutes to whip together because I was very practiced. It made an impressive dish for unexpected drop-in company. Now I make souffles each holiday to wield a little kitchen magic and wow my guests.

But the secret is that there's really nothing to making a successful souffle once you know the basic rules. Eggs are the basis of most souffles. Egg yolks bind the souffle (keep it from being runny) and egg whites lift it (making it puffy and light). You can reduce the egg yolks in most souffles, but egg whites are essential. ...

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