How to Peel a Soft Boiled Egg
Tap the top of the egg lightly with an egg spoon or regular kitchen spoon., Tap several times around the circumference of the egg until the top cracks., Lift the shell off with the spoon or your fingers.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Tap the top of the egg lightly with an egg spoon or regular kitchen spoon.
Some people prefer the wide end of the egg, while others argue that it's easier to open the narrow end.
When using a spoon or knife, the egg can be opened from either end. -
Step 2: Tap several times around the circumference of the egg until the top cracks.
The purpose is to weaken the entire top part of the shell, not just one spot.
The top should crack all the way around the circumference. , The shell will be loosened, but not entirely broken.
You may need to push the spoon under the loosened shell before lifting it off. -
Step 3: Lift the shell off with the spoon or your fingers.
Detailed Guide
Some people prefer the wide end of the egg, while others argue that it's easier to open the narrow end.
When using a spoon or knife, the egg can be opened from either end.
The purpose is to weaken the entire top part of the shell, not just one spot.
The top should crack all the way around the circumference. , The shell will be loosened, but not entirely broken.
You may need to push the spoon under the loosened shell before lifting it off.
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