Whisking custard and other sauces over heat. Whipping air into egg whites. Not the right whisk for: This is an all-purpose whisk! Another good everyday whisk, the French whisk has a more narrow ...

While ideal for whipping egg whites or getting a smooth sauce ... If the dough is particularly stubborn, I soak the metal part of the whisk in soapy water and then blast it with the faucet.