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EGGS:
Beating Egg Whites: An egg white is easiest to beat at room temperature. Take the egg out of the refrigerator about thirty minutes before using.
Egg Wash: Egg wash can be used in a variety of different dishes such as on scones, the tops of meat pies, etc. To make the wash, combine one egg and one tablespoon of water in a small bowl and lightly beat together. Brush onto pertinent foods before baking.
Determining Mystery Eggs: To determine if an egg is hard-boiled, spin it. If it spins, it's hard-boiled, If it wobbles, it's still raw.
Fluffier Omelet's: For fluffier omelet's, add a pinch of cornstarch before beating the eggs.
Freezing Egg Whites: Frozen egg whites will keep for up to one year. Put several egg whites into a plastic container or a large freezer bag, and place in your freezer. The egg whites can be used as needed for angel food cakes and meringues. One cup typically equals 7 or 8 egg whites. Defrosted egg whites can also be re-frozen.
Fresh Eggs: Fresh egg shells are rough and chalky; old egg shells are smooth and shiny. Another way to tell if an egg is fresh is to place it in a sink or pan full of water - if it sinks, it's fresh. Stale eggs will float.
Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs: To easily peel hard-boiled eggs, let them sit in the pan with the lid on after boiling them for about five minutes. The steam will build up under the shells, and they will come off easier during peeling.
Piercing Eggs: Pierce the end of an egg with a pin and it won't break when placed in boiling water.
Quick-Diced Eggs: For quick-diced eggs, use your potato masher on a hard-boiled egg.
Slicing Hard-Boiled Eggs: When slicing a hard boiled egg, wet the knife just before cutting. If this doesn't work, try applying a shot of cooking spray to the knife-edge.
Slicing Deviled Eggs: If you want to slice deviled eggs in perfect formation, dip the knife in water first. The slice will be smooth and no yolk will stick to the blade.
Stop Boiled Eggs From Cracking: When boiling eggs, wrap each egg individually in aluminum foil before putting into the water. The shells will not crack.
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