Eggs are often very important in cooking and baking and should therefore not be missing in any kitchen. But how can you make eggs last longer? And what to do if one is broken? Or can you also freeze them? We have answered these and more questions here:
Make eggs last longer
You can make eggs last longer by simply turning them onto their pointed end and storing them that way, because there is an air bubble in the rounded end that can easily rise to the top and put the egg into a kind of vacuum.
Do not wash eggs
If raw eggs are dirty, they should not be washed. Washing them destroys the natural protective layer of the eggs and they will not last as long.
Freezing raw eggs
Do not put whole raw eggs in the freezer, as they will become viscous. Either beat them until slightly frothy beforehand, or freeze the egg white and yolk separately.
Storing cracked eggs
If eggs are cracked during transport, you don't have to throw them away immediately. You can still store them in the refrigerator by whisking the egg yolk with the egg white, a little salt, and water. Cover the bowl with the beaten egg afterwards – this way it will last a little longer in the refrigerator.
Boiling cracked eggs anyway
If you still want to boil eggs with a cracked shell, wrap aluminum foil around them. The foil prevents the eggs from leaking.
No burst eggs
If eggs go directly from the refrigerator into hot water, they burst. This is because the air bubble at the blunt end expands too quickly. Therefore, either prick the eggs or take them out of the refrigerator beforehand.
Since I never have a needle handy in the kitchen and am also quite spontaneous when cooking, I always do it by putting the eggs directly into cold water and heating them up with it. The only thing then is to estimate the cooking time correctly. If an egg should still burst, simply Vinegar add to the boiling water, which causes the egg white to set immediately and also seals the crack.
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