As a young girl growing up, I used to enjoy any opportunity I had to spend time with Mum in the kitchen cooking and baking. I adored the smells, I enjoyed learning and creating delicious food but most of all I loved spending time with Mum and I really have to thank her for fostering my love of cooking.
And it was those shared moments that Mum taught me so many little tricks and tips that I still use to this day. One of the first lessons I learned was how to prevent an “off” or bad egg from ruining any cake or baking.
Many recipes ask for one or more eggs. If you break the egg straight into your flour or whatever dry ingredients are required for the recipe, and the egg is no good, you have just ruined your basic ingredients and will have little choice than to throw them out and start again. Frustrating … yes … wasteful … definitely … costly … most certainly!
A simple trick will prevent this from happening … simply break each egg into a cup before adding it to the recipe. Once the egg is broken into the cup, have a quick look and smell and you will know instantly if the egg is ok. Easy peasy!
What other helpful tips can you share when cooking and baking?
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