In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients and then fold them into the wet batter until just combined.
This is a time that it's worth it to heat your two cups of
water in a separate bowl in the microwave — 3 to 4 minutes should do.
Stir together flour and baking
powder in a separate bowl, then add to the batter, mixing until all the ingredients combine and form a stiff dough.
Put all of the ingredients on the table
in separate bowls so family members can customize their meal.
In a separate bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat egg whites and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
If you decide to use more than one kind of flour make sure you mix dry flours
in a separate bowl before adding them to the starter and salt water solution.
In a separate bowl toss together potatoes with tablespoon olive oil and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.