The Egg Flipping Hack That Stops Broken Yolks Every Time

Broken yolks leaving egg on your face at breakfast time? Fear not: There’s one secret trick to getting your fried eggs right every single time.

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Broken yolks leaving egg on your  face at breakfast time? Fear not:   There’s one secret trick to getting  your fried eggs right every single time. Fried eggs make a hearty breakfast  and, if used correctly, they can   be one of the most satisfying ways to  cook eggs for dinner, too. But flipping  

Them over isn’t always so satisfying — as  anyone who’s broken a yolk will tell you. If that’s a common problem for  you, there is one thing you can   try. And it involves a utensil  you already have in your kitchen:  

A pan lid. The method is quick, simple, and  foolproof for keeping your yolks intact. “Can I offer you a nice egg in this trying time?” To begin, simply fry the egg in oil or  butter as usual. After a couple minutes,  

When it’s ready to flip, hold the pan above the  lid and slide the egg into it. Then place the   frying pan upside down over the lid while it still  contains the egg, and flip the whole thing over  

Again. The pan will be the right way round, with  the egg flipped perfectly and no mess or fuss. The other great thing about this hack  is that it’s great for batch cooking.   The beauty of the lid method is that  you can flip multiples all in one go,  

Making it a great trick when cooking brunch  for a crowd or feeding the whole family. You don’t need to separate the  fried eggs in the pan, either,   so don’t worry if the whites are joined  together. Just slide the whole lot out  

Into the lid at once. Then put the pan over  the top, and flip to cook the other side of   the eggs. This unique lid method can also be used  for more than just cooking over-easy fried eggs,   too. You can try it when flipping omelets, which  can otherwise sometimes be tricky to turn over  

Without them folding or breaking. It can also  be used to efficiently turn scrambled eggs. Of course, since eggs have become the  hero of breakfast dishes across the globe,   there are a few other tricks you can try if you  want to ensure these protein-packed superstars hit  

Your plate with no breakages. If you don’t want  to use a spatula to flip fried eggs, and don’t   have a lid handy, you could try the pan thrust  method, which is just like tossing a pancake. Favored by some professional chefs, this involves  holding the pan with the fried egg at an angle,  

Pointing downwards and away from you. Then with a  flick of the wrist, thrust the same edge up again   as the egg leaves the pan, and flip mid-air before  you catch it again in the pan. This method only  

Really works when cooking a single egg, and while  fun, it can take a bit of practice to perfect. If that sounds too stressful, you can also get  perfect over-easy eggs without any flipping at  

All. This method also uses a pan lid. Just melt  butter or oil in a pan and begin to fry the eggs.   Then add a couple of tablespoons of water into  the pan and quickly place a close-fitting lid  

Over it. The steam created by the lid helps to  form a thin film of egg white over the yolks,   with no flip in sight. With these  tips, over-easy couldn’t be easier. While the pan lid technique makes  flipping eggs a whole lot easier,  

Sometimes, an egg can break before you even  begin to cook. Cracking an egg straight into   a hot pan only to see yolk immediately start  to spread feels like a breakfast ruined before   you’ve even started. Luckily, there are  some top tips to prevent a prematurely  

Pierced yolk in the first place — and part  of it depends on where you crack the egg. Many people tap the egg directly on the side  of the pan, but this isn’t the best method as   it can cause the shell to break into multiple  pieces, as well as increase the chances of the  

Yolk breaking. Another method to crack with  more confidence is to use a flat surface such   as a kitchen counter or cutting board. Firmly  tap the egg and then hold it over the skillet,   and gently pull the shell apart before  releasing the contents of the egg into the pan.

Alternatively, an even easier method is  to crack the egg into another receptacle,   such as a small bowl, cup, or ramekin, rather  than directly into the pan. This makes it simple   to remove any bits of shell that may have  broken apart as well as reducing the risk  

Of a broken yolk. Then simply slide the egg  from the bowl into the pan from a low height.