It requires zero extra ingredients.

Around 11 a.m. my older kids are in school and I finally have a moment to make myself eggs.

Some turn to meditation for midday self-care, but I turn to a soft scramble.

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Ive tried almost every trick for scrambling eggs.Adding a dollop of ricottato the eggs before cooking never disappoints.

For a dairy-free upgrade,salting the beaten eggs15 minutes ahead of cooking also yields soft and fluffy eggs.

This is the most vital step when cooking scrambled eggs.

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This ensures the eggs will not be overcooked and dry.

It doesnt involve any fancy cooking techniques or extra ingredients.

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