I strike the egg on its long side with a knife. A swift, short stroke. It
will make enough of a crack for me to be able to pull the halves of the
shell apart, over a bowl, and the egg will run into the bowl.
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I like to crack it on the edge of the counter or sink. Try to crack it in
the middle of the egg with a sharp medium to soft but firm crack. Pull it
apartwith your thumbs where you cracked it, and hold it over the bowl. If
you do it next to the sink, you can just drop your shell in to where your
Hold the egg firmly In one hand. Give a quick, sharp tap on the edge of
whatever bowl you are going to put it in. Then, you can take it in both
hands and pull the shell apart. I usually get two shell halves and no shell
bits In my egg. This too is like spreading stuff. The more you do it, the
Many thanks Marilyn for this advice from one blind cook to another.
My question on this topic is as follows:
What is the best way to crack a egg?
Of course with as little shells in the bowl as possible.
Every time I've tried to crack a egg, I constantly crush the egg and get
nothing but shells.
This is great. Eggs are so versatile. I like to add a little cooking spray
in the dish before microwaving, especially if you are adding cheese. They
tend to stick, and when washing the dish, it is very hard to clean.
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How To Cook An Egg In A Microwave
Are you running out of time, but want an egg? Eggs are good for you and full
of protein. Eggs are great for breakfast, in a salad, or on a sandwich. Make
an egg fast and easy in the microwave.
Fried egg:
Break 1 egg into a microwave save bowl. Gently poke
