You can separate egg whites from yolks by cracking the egg and carefully transferring the yolk back and forth between the two halves of the shell, allowing the egg white to fall into a bowl below.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of the method:
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Crack the Egg: Gently tap the egg on a flat surface to create a crack around the middle. Avoid creating small, shattered pieces of shell.
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Open the Egg: Carefully pull apart the two halves of the eggshell over a clean bowl. Try to keep the yolk intact in one of the halves.
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Separate the White: Gently transfer the yolk back and forth between the two halves of the eggshell. As you do this, the egg white will slowly drip out into the bowl below. Be patient and avoid breaking the yolk.
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Ensure Complete Separation: Continue transferring the yolk until all the egg white has been separated. If any small pieces of yolk fall into the white, you can carefully remove them with a clean spoon or piece of shell.
This method relies on gravity and careful maneuvering to effectively isolate the egg white. Some people also use specialized tools like egg separators, but the shell method is a common and straightforward approach.
