For a lot of us who've been casually baking for a long time, who learned at the hands of our mother or grandmother (or in my case, great-grandmother), it's all too easy to sometimes overlook the fact ...

Many recipes call for room-temperature eggs, but most people don’t know why. As a baker, I’ve tested both ways, and there is a huge difference in how your baked goods turn out. In this guide, I’ll ...

There are plenty of tricks out there to achieve the perfect scramble, but there's one that's super simple and takes nearly no effort: bringing your eggs to room temperature before cooking them. Grace ...

It’s common for baking recipes to call for room-temperature eggs. In theory, this makes sense. They whip to a greater volume, capturing more air for lighter and fluffier batters. They also incorporate ...

Leaving your eggs out on the counter all afternoon while getting ready to bake isn't all it's cracked up to be. How long eggs can sit out and still be safe to eat is a question that deserves your ...

Eggs should be refrigerated at 40°F or lower in their original cartons. Eggs should not be stored on the counter any longer than two hours to prevent possible bacterial growth. Washing or rinsing eggs ...

We put three recipes to the test to find out if this common recipe step is really necessary. It’s common for baking recipes to call for room-temperature eggs. In theory, this makes sense. They whip to ...