How to Break an Egg with One Hand
By Egg Breaker - 2008-01-30
As a person with a disability and the use of one hand only I had trouble breaking eggs open until I learned how to break an egg with one hand only.
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You may have seen professional cooks and chef's breaking eggs with just one hand on the tv or in magazines -mostly to save time when cooking. With these instructions and a little practice, you'll be able to do it as well.
This is great for those who have a bad grip or arthritis. TRUST ME IT WORKS.
Method 1: OK, here is how to break an egg using one hand. First take hold of the egg and place it about 12 inches above a glass dish.
DROP THE EGG sounds crazy but the egg shell will (9 times out of 10) break clean in half leaving the yoke completly in tact.
You might need to practice a bit by dropping the egg from different heights, but you will get it right everytime in future.
REMEMBER do NOT let the egg hit the edge of the dish, if the egg does hit the side of the dish it will break uneven, creating quite a mess.
Once the egg is broken simply peel the egg shells apart.
This egg breaking tip is especially useful for people who have disabilities or reduced motor control.
Method 2: In addition, there are several other methods of one handed egg breaking. Here is a video showing how to break an egg with one hand. Try watching the video and practising in the kitchen. When you have mastered the technique with your dominant hand, you can practice doing it with your other hand, and finally try using both hands to break an egg with each individual hand at the same time!
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