Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
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Author Notes: Adapted from the recipe for Fluffy Eggs from Molly Keane's Nursery Cooking, a lovely cookbook I picked up at the library book sale. The entire book is filled with endearing stories of Mrs. Keane’s youth and her life as a widowed mother of two young children. The recipes are equally delightful. And the illustrations, by Linda Smith, are enchanting.
I haven't added any trimmings to these eggs, but I think some minced herbs would be lovely. And a few crispy rashers of bacon or some breakfast sausage would be well-suited. Along with a squirt of ketchup. (Don't yuck my yum.) - mrslarkin
Food52 Review: Mrslarkin's Fluffy Scrambled Eggs are, to put it simply, a treasure. Just when you are sure there can be nothing more done to a mere egg (or two), along comes this deceptively simple recipe. Try not to leave out the cream, it puts it over the top! These should not be wolfed down on a busy weekday morning; rather, they should be savored and enjoyed down to every last fluffy morsel. We served them with a bit of fresh herbs tossed in, alongside some beautifully crisp organic bacon and a cup of the Spouse's hand-roasted coffee. Heavenly. - wssmom
Serves 1
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- In a small nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- Separate the yolks and whites. Place yolks in a 1-cup measuring cup and add two small pinches of salt and the cream. Whisk with a fork to combine.
- In a medium bowl, place the whites, add two small pinches of salt and beat with a whisk to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the yolks into the whites.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook, stirring gently, until eggs begin to set.
- Alternatively, this can be cooked as an omelet, filled, and folded over.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Holiday Breakfast II
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over 1 year ago stinkycheese
Wow, what a great recipe. I made eggs this way for brunch for 6 people and it was a real hit. A little challenging to work with over a dozen eggs at once, but it still came out great. Thanks.
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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Thank you, stinkycheese. I'm so glad you enjoyed this. Glad it works with lots of eggs, too.
over 1 year ago sweetlolo
These are awesome. Didn't have any cream on hand so just used milk, but they were still light, fluffy, creamy and delicious.
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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That's so great to hear, sweetlolo. Thanks for letting me know. And good to know it works well with milk, too.
over 1 year ago deanna1001
Oh my gosh! This is fabulous. I used three eggs and served two (used 2 Tbs. cream.) Just when you think there isn't anything new to be said about scrambled eggs...thanks so much. Will be making this a regular. (Also love the exercise required to beat the whites...makes me feel like I deserve the cream and butter.)
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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That is great, deanna1001!! Glad you enjoyed it. I really love these eggs, and the bonus workout! :)
over 1 year ago hardlikearmour
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What a great technique! But I have to yuck your yum ;)
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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Ha! just saw this. I used to be a hater, too. Not sure what changed - but it's sooo good!
over 1 year ago sdebrango
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I just have to say tis again, these are the BEST scrambled eggs ever. It's now the only way I will eat a scrambled egg.
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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:) Thank you! Your are too kind!
over 1 year ago Lizthechef
Now, if we can just get you and the Family Scone home post-Irene...Thumbs up!
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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Thx, liz. Yes, fingers crossed! Can't get back to rental (with the viking range) so are stuck @ the cooperstown best western (with the microwave.) On bright side, we will play baseball today!
over 1 year ago ashleypiersonchasesdinner
I made these for breakfast this morning! Thanks so much for posting. My sister and her family, along with mine gobbled up every last bite!
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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Super! Thanks for letting me know, Ashley!
over 1 year ago WileyP
So long as you are using homemade ketchup, mrslarkin, I suppose it is excusable. Since breakfast is already over at my house, this recipe will have to wait for later - like breakfast for dinner tonight! This reall does look wonderful. Thanks for posting it! (PS: And if you haven't a good recipe for homemade ketchup, let me know and I'll post a couple!)
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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You're welcome, WileyP! Let me know how it turns out for you. I've never made homemade ketchup. Is it easy?? Yes! Please post!
over 1 year ago WileyP
Oh, Yea - These eggs are wonderful. Light and fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious just as advertised. What you didn't mention was that each of those gazillion tiny little air bubbles captures the aroma of the cooking eggs and as you eat them, that aroma releases and adds an extra dimension to the experience. Thanks again, mrslarkin!
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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You're welcome, WileyP! So very glad you liked the eggs. Might be trying these next time with some of your cloned ketchup.
over 1 year ago marynn
I am going to die of eggs I love them so much. This must happen this Sunday!
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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That would make an epically awesome epitaph. Good luck on Sunday. ;)
over 1 year ago Niknud
Confession time: I put hot sauce on my eggs, ketchup on my grilled cheese and melted cheese on things it has no business being on (ramen noodles). There is no judging here!
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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Hear hear! Speaking of which, I put Cholula on the last batch. Might mix the hot sauce WITH the ketchup next time, I'm so crazy.
over 1 year ago aargersi
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YUM and HURRAH! Hot sauce and eggs and ketchup and grilled cheese eaters unite! (I put ketchup on eggs, too)
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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omg aargersi, i just had a crazy idea. why not combine that all in one, slap some cheese on these, and put 'em in a sangwidge. I might even use a croissant, and be all fancy-like.
over 1 year ago sdebrango
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Have never made scarmbled eggs like that before, love fluffy eggs and no fear of the "k" word here. Love this!
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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Thanks, sdebrango! Let me know if you try these.
over 1 year ago sdebrango
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Made this for breakfast this morning, have to say they are the best scrambled eggs I've had. So fluffy and light and buttery. Yum! I will use this from now on when I make scrambled eggs. Thanks mrslarkin!!
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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that is terrific, s! thank you for letting me know. Next time I make these, I'm going to cut the cream to 1 tablespoon. Not sure if a full 2 TB is necessary. What do you think?
over 1 year ago sdebrango
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I liked the two tbs of cream, there is nothing better to me than a creamy buttery scrambled egg. It was like eating a souffle but easy to make and instant gratification. I had it with some ham and I was in heaven!
over 1 year ago sdebrango
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I used jumbo eggs and the 2 tbs was fine but if you use large eggs then maybe you are right 1 tbs will be better. No matter how you make them they are brilliant!
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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I will make these again tomorrow and test out the 1 tbs.
over 1 year ago boulangere
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I love a woman who's not afraid of the k word.
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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:) k k k k k k! I am fearless.
over 1 year ago lapadia
I'll "yum" your yum, mrslarkin...would go good with salsa and the tortillas I just posted...like this morning! :)
over 1 year ago mrslarkin
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Thanks, lapadia. I agree, your tortillas would be fantastic with these!