Rose Levy Beranbaum

Storing Eggs

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Rose's Heavenly Cakes

By Rose Levy Beranbaum

Published 2009

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  • Store eggs in a covered container, bottom (larger) sides up for maximum freshness.
  • Egg whites keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
  • Unbroken yolks, covered with water, or sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to prevent drying, will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Egg whites freeze perfectly and keep for at least 1 year. Store them in small containers as they should not be refrozen after thawing. It is also possible to freeze yolks. Stir in ½ teaspoon sugar per yolk to keep them from becoming sticky after they are defrosted. (Remember to subtract this amount of sugar from any recipe in which you are using them.)