Do you know the proper way to crack an egg? Or how to get pieces of shell out? Check out the podcast, episode 1, for lots of tips.
Kids cracking eggs? Sure, why not?
Oh, right. The MESS. The shell in the bowl. And did I mention the mess?
I’ve been there. And I’m hesitant to go back anytime soon.
So, on the first episode of the Kiddos in the Kitchen podcast, I asked Wendy McGowan, a professional cake decorator and baking instructor in Gilbert, Ariz., to share with us the proper way to crack an egg. I also asked for some advice on how to prevent some of the smashing (and subsequent mess).
A few things to keep in mind when you’re teaching your kiddos how to crack an egg:
First, do not crack them on the side of the bowl. Lightly tap the egg on a flat surface. Then, when it starts to crack, open it into the bowl.
Crack your eggs (one at a time) in their own bowl before dumping into a mixture. This helps you ensure each egg is safe (and if it’s not for some reason, you won’t ruin an entire batter/dough/etc.).
If you have a little SMASHER as I do, make sure you have a big bowl so they can tap and open (or smash) the egg directly into the bowl, bypassing the counter (and floor).
To get any of the eggshells out of the bowl — and this one blew my mind because I didn’t know it!! — just get a little water on your finger and reach in and pull out the shell.
How do your little ones handle the egg-cracking duties? At what age did they master it? I’d love to know!