How to Bring Eggs to Room Temperature Fast

This trick gets your eggs to room temperature quickly for baking.

Luckily, there are a few easy tricks for warming them up quickly.

So the next time sweet inspiration strikes at a moments notice, youll be ready.

In One Large Bowl, Egg Whites, and Next to It, a Smaller Bowl With Egg Yolks. The Shells on the Counter.

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What Does Room Temperature Mean?

Room temperature isn’t a magic number.

Sources give ranges between 68 and 74 degrees F (20 to 23 degrees C).

A carton of eggs on the table

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But there’s no need to break out the thermometer.

With eggs, it’s pretty straightforward.

Youll know theyve reached room temperature when the shells are no longer cool to the touch.

Eggs left in the carton will take longer.

Now gently place your eggs in the bowl and let them sit for 5-10 minutes.

When the eggs are no longer cool to the touch, youre good to go.

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