Cooking Methods
Cooking in a small amount of fat or oil; turned to cook the other side.
Fried Egg
The thick, clear fluid in an egg.
Albumen
Which nutrient is NOT found in eggs?
Protein, Vitamin D, Iron, Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate
What happens if you overbeat egg whites?
begin to fall apart
becomes flat
A custard that’s pourable and served as sauce over dessert.
pourable custard
Made with beaten eggs; cooked in a skillet without stirring.
Omelet
The part of the egg that contains fat.
York
What does the USDA grade shield on a package of an egg mean?
It tells the inner and outer quality of the eggs when they were packaged
How to test if sugar is dissolved in meringue?
thumb and your forefinger and see if you can feel the grain of the sugar
A pie with custard filling and chopped veggies or meat.
Savory pie or quiche
Cooked in an oven at about 325°F
Baked egg
Structure that holds the yolk in place.
Chalazae
What is NOT a good idea for buying and storing eggs?
Wash the eggs thoroughly before storing
How long should egg whites stand to achieve full volume?
For 20 minutes
_____ is a form made of beaten egg white and sugar that is often used in dessert
meringue
Cooked in simmering water, out of the shell.
poached egg
To hard-cook eggs in the shell, how long should you let them stand after boiling?
15 Minutes
Which function is NOT done by eggs in recipes?
Keeping baked products from rising
What is the foamy mixture of beaten egg whites and sugar used in desserts?
meringue
The stage during which egg whites are glossy and fold their shape when you lift the beaters out is the _____ stage
stiff peak
Beaten with milk or water and cooked in a skillet while stirring occasionally.
Scrambled Egg
What should you avoid getting into your egg whites before beating them?
the yolk because it contains fat
Why should you separate egg whites from yolks carefully?
because the yolk contains fat and it will not whip properly
What is it called when liquid accumulates between meringue and pie filling?
Weeping
What is in the custard in savory pies or quiches?
eggs, vegetables, meat, cheese