The Incredible Edible Egg

The Incredible Edible EggThe Layout of Eggs

Egg VocabularyCandling Process of grading eggs with lightAlbumen White part of an eggYolk Yellow part of an eggAir cell Separation between membranesShell Outer covering of egg, brittle and porousChalazae Anchors and supports yolk from breaking in shellBloom Another name for outer covering of an eggUSDA United States Department of AgricultureEgg SizesEggSizeJumbo2.5 oz.Extra Large2.25 oz.Large2 oz.Medium1.75 oz.Small1.5 oz.Peewee1.25 oz. Grades of EggsWhiteYolkShellUse in RecipeGrade AAThickHigh, yellowPerfectFried, poachedGrade AThickHigh, yellowPerfectFried, poachedGrade BThinYellowMay have abnormalitiesBaking Grade CThinPale in colorAbnormalities, crackedBakingStoring EggsEggs should be received at an air temperature of 45F or lowerEggs should be refrigerated, 41F or lowerEggs should be stored with the large end up in the carton

Nutrients Found in EggsProteinFatCholesterolVitamin AVitamin DRiboflavinIronPhosphorusThe shell color doesnt affect the nutritional value of the egg

Functions of Eggs in CookeryBinderAdd nutrientsColorTextureFlavorThickenerLeavening AgentEmulsifier

Cooking EggsIn the ShellOut of the ShellMedium CookedYolk semi-solidHard-cooked/BoiledYolk is completely cooked throughSoft-cookedYolk is runny. Cook egg for 5-7 minutesFriedOver-easyBakedScrambledOmeletsPoached

Poaching EggsEggs can be poached in water, milk, or brothWhen using water, add a little salt or acid to help the proteins coagulate faster and keep the egg from separatingBreak the egg into a custard cupSlip the egg into a saucepan filled with 2-3 of simmering liquidCook the egg until the white is firm and the yolk is thickenedUsually takes about 3-5 minutes

Cooking EggsScrambledOmeletsBeat the egg with a fork or whiskYou can add vegetables, cheese, and spicesPour egg mixture into a lightly greased heated skilletBeaten egg mixture that are cooked without stirring and served folded in halfYou can add vegetables, cheese, and spicesCooking EggsIn the MicrowaveOn the Stove TopScrambledEggs must be taken out of the shell firstBoil, hard or softFriedOver-easyOmeletScrambledPoachedEggs may be cooked in or out of the shell depending on which method you are using

QuicheA quiche is a baked egg dish.It is baked in a pie pan with a pie crustBeat the eggs and add fillingsBake the quiche in the oven

NoodlesMade from adding eggs to flour and water2 eggs per one cup of flour (normally)