It’s Tip Friday on Marilyn’s Treats. And todays tip is Separating Eggs.
Separating Eggs
Crack the shell, and use it to pass the yolk from one side to the other as the white drips down. If you’re worried about food safety, wash the egg in warm water before cracking it.
Eggs are easier to separate when cold. If you need help separating eggs, try one of the many types of egg separators you’ll find in any kitchen store.
For more info on eggs see How Long Eggs Last
This article is part of the Tips That Help in the Kitchen Series, Tip Friday.
This is the way I do it too. It’s quick and easy. Using a separator would just be another thing to clean afterwards.
I hate separators because the edges are rough and break my eggs. Thanks Gladys!
This is such a handy tip! I didn’t learn this until i was 22 years old and then I was embarassed at how easy it was!
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I read that you can use a large plastic soda botle with water in it to separate. I need to check that out. It is supposed to be foolproof in not breaking the yolk! Thank you for the feature! I am late in my parties due to “reality” this week! I will be over!
That’s how I learned to do it, no need in my case for gadgets that clutter (more) my kitchen.
Thank you so much for sharing it at Sweet Inspiration party, we are honored to have you. Enjoy the rest of the week!
I have all the gadgets Pili but never use. I do however dust them!
I learned it this way, too, but usually I just strain through my fingers…messy but quicker if you have a lot of eggs!! Still a great thing to know!
Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday!!
Mollie
I will try that Mollie! I break too many yolks!
This is exactly how I do this, it’s so much easier for me than using a gadget. Quick and fast. I learned this when I made creme brulee for the restaurant I worked in. I would make batches of 40 at a time, that was a whole lotta eggs to separate! LOL
Oh, I made crme brulee once. Broke the yolks and burned my fingers! You would crack up watching me in the kitchen. Have a great day.
Thank you for the tip! I kind of fail in the kitchen. This is very helpful! #Alittlebitofeverything
Melanie, dont feel bad. I lways learn the hard way! Have a great day.
I’ve always used this method, even though I have a separator. It seems to work the best.Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
You are welcome Dee. A separator always breaks my yolk!
Definitely a neat idea! 🙂
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Thanks Jess!
Hi Marilyn, I’m visiting from the Bloggers’ Pit Stop at Mostly Blogging.
My kitchen and I have an adversarial relationship, but separating eggs is one thing my mother taught me that I actually remember. :O)
Here’s my Bloggers’ Pit Stop.
Hi LuAnn. Welcome to Marilyns Treats. Thank you for coming by and intodycing ypurself by leaving a comment! I hope to see you back soon. Happy Mother’s Day!
Great tip about cold eggs! It’s not always the funnest task. I’ve also seen a method where you can separate eggs with a water bottle. Looked pretty interesting. 🙂
I did see that on you tube! I need to give it a try nd see how it orks. Thank for reminding me CJ! Have a Happy Mother’s Day!
I always seem to make a mess no matter how I do it. That being said, I’d rather make a mess than buy the egg whites in a carton.
It never fails. I get shells in my bowl every time. Lately I have had a baking buddy begging to do it!
Hi Marilyn! Thanks for the tips! Lord knows, I need all the help I can get in the kitchen. Pinned to save. Thank you for sharing your posts with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday!
~Laurie
You are welcome Laurie. I learned every one of these the hard way!
Yep – I always separate eggs when they cold 🙂
I think cold eggs are the key. Some say use eggs at room temperature but I disagree! Thanks Winnie!
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Hi Nancy. Thank you for the invite! I went and checked it out but as a recipe blogger I didn’t have anything to contribute.
Marilyn, I think I was number 370 on the link party! That thing is huge! I can’t resist reading tips like this. I love to see all the different ways people do things. I just use my other hand as a separator. I never had much success with separators — one I had broke the yolk every time. I’ve had better luck with your method.
I hate separators too Jean. I just end up with egg (snot) all over and then break the yolk! I will grab your link.