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• Method 2 of 3: Break two eggs at a time
• Method 3 of 3: Spotting Errors

1 Hold the egg in your dominant hand. When breaking an egg, it is best to use your dominant hand. Firmly (moderately) squeeze the egg in your hand so that the long side of it is directed downward.There is no one-size-fits-all way to hold an egg, just do it any way you like.

2 Hit the egg on a hard surface. Do not hit the egg on the edge of the dish, as the shells may crack and splinters will fall into the bowl. Instead, tap the long side firmly against a hard, flat surface several times. A cutting table in the kitchen is perfect for this. Specialist Answer Question

What's the secret to breaking an egg neatly?

Vanna tran

Experienced Cook Vanna Tran is a home cook. She started cooking at a very young age with her mother. Organizing events and dinners in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 5 years.

SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

Vanna Tran, a seasoned chef, answers: “Gently tap the egg on a flat surface at one point until the shell starts to crack. Then press your thumb on the cracked part of the shell and open the egg. "

3 Look for a dent in the egg. Rotate the egg to look at the crack you made. There should be cracks on the sides of the egg, and there should be a small dent near the center of those cracks.

4 Divide the shell into halves. Press down on the dent in the egg with your thumbs. Grasp the rest of the egg tightly with your other fingers. Hold the egg over a bowl and gently separate the shell to pour the contents into the bowl.

Method 2 of 3: Break two eggs at a time

1. 1 Take two eggs in both hands. If you are comfortable using your non-dominant hand, you can crack two eggs at a time. Place the eggs securely in each hand. Hold them in any way you like, as long as make sure your pinky and ring finger are touching the bottom of the egg.
   • You may need to hold the eggs differently in each hand, but this shouldn't affect the process.
2. 2 Break the eggs in your hands. Hit each egg on a hard surface, such as a cutting table. A few firm strokes, and slight cracks should appear on the shell. Crack eggs at the same time.
3. 3 Open the eggshells. Hold the egg over a bowl. To keep the eggs stable, keep your index and pinky fingers at the base of the egg. Then use your remaining fingers to split the shell in half and pour the contents into a bowl.
   • This technique takes practice as breaking an egg with one hand is not easy. You can spoil several eggs in the process.

Method 3 of 3: Spotting Errors

1. 1 Use your dominant hand for the most part. Always use your dominant hand unless you want to break two eggs at once. This will make it easier for you to handle the egg.
2. 2 Remove all shell particles. Even with perfect execution, shell particles can get trapped in the egg white and yolk. Wet your fingers to fix the problem. Dip your fingers into the egg whites and yolks. The water will naturally attract the shell particles. SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   "You can even use half an eggshell to catch all the pieces that have fallen off."

   
   

   

   Vanna tran

   Experienced Cook Vanna Tran is a home cook. She started cooking at a very young age with her mother. Organizing events and dinners in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 5 years.

   Vanna tran
   Experienced chef

3. 3 Do not break eggs on the edges of the crockery. Never do this. Although this is a generally accepted method, it is not effective as it often breaks the egg.