cracking eggs without getting the shells in?

esperanza · 09-20-2016, 12:44 PM

Is there a trick to this? I've been having so many problems with pieces of egg shell falling into the eggs. Doesn't matter what I crack the egg on. Does anyone have any tricks to keep this from happening?

prov31craftymom · 09-20-2016, 12:54 PM

No trick to keep it from happening, but a trick for easy removal. Use the big shell to scoop it out. The tiny pieces stick it, and it lifts right out.

2sunshines · 09-20-2016, 01:02 PM

How are you cracking? I don't have a trick but I rarely have shells fall in.

are you getting a nice clear Crack of the shell when you hit it? If I hit it in a more blunt object and get a less clear straight Crack I am more likely to get shell remnants.

mommychem · 09-20-2016, 01:17 PM

I don't know where I heard this first, but a trick is to crack it on a flat surface like the counter (as opposed to the bend or corner of the counter). I've been doing that for years and have rarely gotten shells in. I've also been teaching my five and seven year olds this trick as a part of life skills the last two weeks.

Mother of Sons · 09-20-2016, 01:59 PM

I always crack t on the bowl and rarely have shells. You need a firm crack to go all the way through and not have to use your fingers to open the egg.

ViolaMum · 09-20-2016, 04:47 PM

If you crack on the rim of the bowl, you run a greater risk of forcing shell bits into the egg. A solid thwack on the counter should crack the egg almost completely around its equator. What I've been teaching my kids is to pull the shell apart, not to press into the crack or squeeze the egg because that causes splintering.

The other tip I discovered is that shells almost nearly always sink. If you pour off the eggs into another bowl, the shell bits will stick to the bottom of the first bowl.

bananacake · 09-20-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mommychem

I don't know where I heard this first, but a trick is to crack it on a flat surface like the counter (as opposed to the bend or corner of the counter). I've been doing that for years and have rarely gotten shells in. I've also been teaching my five and seven year olds this trick as a part of life skills the last two weeks.

My eyes have been opened!

MrsHutch · 09-20-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mommychem

I don't know where I heard this first, but a trick is to crack it on a flat surface like the counter (as opposed to the bend or corner of the counter). I've been doing that for years and have rarely gotten shells in. I've also been teaching my five and seven year olds this trick as a part of life skills the last two weeks.

Yes! I was going to say this. It makes a huge difference. I want to say I heard it from Martha Stewart, but I really don't remember for sure either.

mommychem · 09-20-2016, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsHutch

Yes! I was going to say this. It makes a huge difference. I want to say I heard it from Martha Stewart, but I really don't remember for sure either.

I love Martha's advice! That's probably where I heard it too.

Dovenoir · 09-20-2016, 07:02 PM

I used to do the flat crack. Cheap eggs here have such a thick membrane and flaky shell that I get shell everywhere.

I use a sharp pot lid or even a knife to crack the brittle ones.

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esperanza · 09-20-2016, 08:22 PM

Ok, I will try the flat crack. The downside is that the egg is more likely to get all over the counter, rather than spilling into the bowl. But I'll be happy if the shell doesn't get in! I think I'm not getting a solid break, which is the problem. These aren't cheap eggs either, so I feel like it's user error!

MaySunflowers · 09-20-2016, 09:53 PM

I don't know what they are called, but my mom used to have a tiny egg "sieve" type thing. Perfect to catch your egg bits.

bananacake · 09-21-2016, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dovenoir

I used to do the flat crack. Cheap eggs here have such a thick membrane and flaky shell that I get shell everywhere.

I use a sharp pot lid or even a knife to crack the brittle ones.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk

I tried the flat crack method today several times. A failure every time, unfortunately.

esperanza · 09-21-2016, 08:26 PM

Well, rats! That wasn't supposed to be the result!

I haven't googled yet, but maybe I should. It seems that there has to be some trick in getting a clean break on the shell. I think that's my problem. I'm not getting a clean break.

mommychem · 09-21-2016, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bananacake

I tried the flat crack method today several times. A failure every time, unfortunately.

Oh no! I'm sorry.

09-20-2016, 12:44 PM	#1
esperanza Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5,240	cracking eggs without getting the shells in? Is there a trick to this? I've been having so many problems with pieces of egg shell falling into the eggs. Doesn't matter what I crack the egg on. Does anyone have any tricks to keep this from happening? __________________ Wife to mi amor Mama to my gift from the Lord (07/2013)

09-20-2016, 12:54 PM	#2
prov31craftymom Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,767	Re: cracking eggs without getting the shells in? No trick to keep it from happening, but a trick for easy removal. Use the big shell to scoop it out. The tiny pieces stick it, and it lifts right out. __________________ Military wife (living in Germany!) and homeschooling mama to three children. Echo is 7! Charlie is 5!!!!! Romeo is 2! Save

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2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,024	Re: cracking eggs without getting the shells in? How are you cracking? I don't have a trick but I rarely have shells fall in. are you getting a nice clear Crack of the shell when you hit it? If I hit it in a more blunt object and get a less clear straight Crack I am more likely to get shell remnants. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

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mommychem Rose Garden Butterfly on my face :) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,955	Re: cracking eggs without getting the shells in? I don't know where I heard this first, but a trick is to crack it on a flat surface like the counter (as opposed to the bend or corner of the counter). I've been doing that for years and have rarely gotten shells in. I've also been teaching my five and seven year olds this trick as a part of life skills the last two weeks. __________________ Wife with 5 DC Former Chemist

09-20-2016, 01:59 PM	#5
Mother of Sons Rose Garden My kid shoots laser beams from his hands Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 21,900	Re: cracking eggs without getting the shells in? I always crack t on the bowl and rarely have shells. You need a firm crack to go all the way through and not have to use your fingers to open the egg.

09-20-2016, 04:47 PM	#6
ViolaMum Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,542	Re: cracking eggs without getting the shells in? If you crack on the rim of the bowl, you run a greater risk of forcing shell bits into the egg. A solid thwack on the counter should crack the egg almost completely around its equator. What I've been teaching my kids is to pull the shell apart, not to press into the crack or squeeze the egg because that causes splintering. The other tip I discovered is that shells almost nearly always sink. If you pour off the eggs into another bowl, the shell bits will stick to the bottom of the first bowl. __________________ Darcy married to my Photographic Genius (1/00) Mom to: Prima, Secunda, Tertia, and Quarta Youth and Beauty are fleeting, but the ability to bake a great chocolate cake lasts forever!

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Dovenoir Rose Garden Dove - noir Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 5,600	Re: cracking eggs without getting the shells in? I used to do the flat crack. Cheap eggs here have such a thick membrane and flaky shell that I get shell everywhere. I use a sharp pot lid or even a knife to crack the brittle ones. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk __________________ Lyz

09-20-2016, 08:22 PM	#11
esperanza Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5,240	Re: cracking eggs without getting the shells in? Ok, I will try the flat crack. The downside is that the egg is more likely to get all over the counter, rather than spilling into the bowl. But I'll be happy if the shell doesn't get in! I think I'm not getting a solid break, which is the problem. These aren't cheap eggs either, so I feel like it's user error! __________________ Wife to mi amor Mama to my gift from the Lord (07/2013)

09-20-2016, 09:53 PM	#12
MaySunflowers Deactivated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7,781	Re: cracking eggs without getting the shells in? I don't know what they are called, but my mom used to have a tiny egg "sieve" type thing. Perfect to catch your egg bits.

09-21-2016, 08:26 PM	#14
esperanza Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5,240	Re: cracking eggs without getting the shells in? Well, rats! That wasn't supposed to be the result! I haven't googled yet, but maybe I should. It seems that there has to be some trick in getting a clean break on the shell. I think that's my problem. I'm not getting a clean break. __________________ Wife to mi amor Mama to my gift from the Lord (07/2013)

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