There was also a5.8% increasethe prior month, from January to February 2024.

Egg prices have continued rising this year because of a bird flu outbreak as well as other factors.

Here are six practical tips from Simply Recipes contributors and food experts:

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Not worth the extra cash."

It’s the same for those beautiful blue, green, and tinted eggsyou’re paying up for looks.

Freeze Eggs for Longer Storage

Did you know that you’re able to freeze eggs for longer storage?

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Sheela also hasa clever trickfor checking your eggs for freshness.

Fill a tall glass with water.

Gently drop your egg into the glass.

Egg in a glass of water.

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If it sinks to the bottom, your egg is fresh.

If it floats, it is not fresh and should be discarded.

Breakfast Recipes That Dont Call for Eggs

Breakfast of champions doesn’t always have to include eggs.

There are plenty of filling and delicious options that don’t call for them.

Craving something sweet first thing in the morning?

TryBrownie Baked Oatmealor3-Ingredient Skillet Apple Crisp.

Do you prefer a savory and satisfying breakfast?

What aboutCorned Beef Hash?

Here is a round-up ofegg-less breakfast options.

How To Substitute Eggs for Baking

Eggs are a multi-hyphenate ingredient.

They leaven and provide moisture, structure, and stability to baked goods.

No wonder almost every baking recipe under the sun calls for eggs.

Another substitute for an egg is water1/4 cup water for one egg.

This is a trick I use when baking rolls, likemilk bread rollsorsalted honey dinner rolls.

Cookbook authorYossy Arefialso uses this trick in “Snacking Bakes” for vegan recipes that avoid eggs.