How to peel an egg (cont)

[cellboy]

For those that viewed my previous post, here are the written instructions
1. Cover the eggs with water and boil on low for about 12 minutes
2. Cool the eggs by placing them in cold water with 1 teaspoon of baking soda and ice. The baking soda raises the pH level and reduces adherence. If you choose not to use baking soda, be sure to move the eggs into cold water with plenty of ice immediately after boiling
3. Crack the top of the egg and remove a small piece
4. Crack the bottom (wide end) of the egg and remove a small piece
5. Hold the egg in your hand and blow vigorously into the narrow end of the egg, which will expel it out the wide end

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN2gYHJNT3Y

Comments

[grizzlyzone.livejournal.com]

I thought:

• The water had to be 2 inches over the eggs
• The baking soda went into the water the eggs were to be boiled in. I don't see much benefit putting it in the ice water. The cold reduces chemical activity.

[cellboy.livejournal.com]

It actually works either way. Honestly, I never have a problem peeling eggs. Just pull out of the fridge and peel :). I have more of a problem cracking an egg without the thin shell (shells seem thinner lately) splintering into the bowl.

[grizzlyzone.livejournal.com]

Don't know your own strength, do ya?

[cellboy.livejournal.com]

:). That is cracking a raw egg not a hard boiled one :)

[grizzlyzone.livejournal.com]

Oh, I get it.