How to Separate Eggs
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Ben Kurtzman
Separating egg whites from yolks can be tricky at first, but a little practice will have you cracking eggs like a pro. Learn how to separate eggs with these simple tips.
Transcript: How to Separate Eggs
Hi, I am Ben Kurtzman for About.com Food, and today I am going to show you how to separate an egg.Separating egg whites from egg yolks is absolutely essential if you are making anything that requires a meringue. Removing the egg yolks and cooking only with the egg whites is also a healthy way to enjoy your favorite egg dishes, such as omelets and scrambled eggs.
Crack the Egg
You will need two bowls, one for the whites and one for the yolks. Grip the egg firmly in your hand and crack it on the side of one of the bowls. You want to hit it hard enough so that it breaks cleanly, but you also want to keep the yolk whole. If the yolk gets runny, you are in big trouble. It will be very difficult to separate from the egg white.Separate the Egg
Using the two halves as cups, pass the yolk from one to the other, and let the white drizzle into the bowl. When you have separated out as much of the egg white as possible you can put the yolk in the other bowl, and you will be all set. Remember, it is ok to have some of the white in with the yolk, but you do not want to have any of the yolk in with the white. If this does happen it will be impossible to whip the whites into a meringue.This trick may take a couple of tries to master, but once you do you will be well on your way to lemon meringue pie and healthy egg white omelets.
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