The only size of egg Im buying from now on.
This is particularly the case now, what with avian flucausing egg shortagesthat lead to higher sales tags.
The store-brand carton of large white eggsalways the cheapest option.
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I grab it without a second thought and move on with my list.
Garten toldPEOPLEthat she always buys extra-large eggs; her reasoning is refreshingly practical.
Extra-large eggs are more egg per dollar than other eggs, so when youre doing things in volume.
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Its a better value, she explained.
Are Extra-Large Eggs Really Different Than Large Eggs?
Unlikesome of the mumbo-jumbo on food labels, egg size has a tangible meaning.
TheUSDAsets weight standards for different categoriesnot for individual eggs, but for a total of a dozen.
Does Using Extra-Large Eggs Impact Your Bake?
According to award-winning pastry chef andSprung on FoodfounderKatherine Sprung, extra-large eggs work in nearly all home baking.
The only time to be mindful is when making delicate recipes that rely on precise ratios.
The best thing to do is to weigh out your ingredients, including your eggs.
If you buy XL eggs, it’s okay to use those for your recipes.
