This is because old eggs dont whip up as well.
Fresh eggs are also better forpoachingbecause they have tighter whites so they poach neatly.
But how can you tell how fresh your egg is before you even crack it?
Chocolate mousse
This is because egg shells are porous and over time an egg will absorb air.
For these cakes, fresh eggs is best for maximum cake rise.
1 week old eggs are ok (cake rises marginally less).
Mousseandsouffle made light as air from whipped egg whites.
This is the case with most standardcupcakes and muffins,cakesandcookies.
Of course, confirm its not past the expiry date…. then its no good in ANYTHING!!!
Chocolate mousse
File it awayunder useful to know!
Nagi x
Life of Dozer
Fan of eggs in any form!Scrambled, in this case.
Pavlova
Vanilla Cupcakes
Best ever vanilla cake– professional bakery style!
