1 - Whisk the flour, salt, sugar, baking soda, and cardamom together in a large bowl.

2 - ▢ Separate the eggs and add the egg yolks to the flour mixture.

3 - Pour in the buttermilk (or cultured milk) and whisk the batter together until smooth.

4 - Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

5 - ▢ Use a hand (or stand) mixer to beat the egg whites until stiff.