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How to Use Extra Egg Whites

How to Use Extra Egg Whites

There's no denying this class relies heavily on egg yolks. So after accumulating the whites, what can you do with them? (Spoiler: Don’t throw them away.)

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Freeze Them for Later Use

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A great thing about egg whites is they freeze really well. If you’re not planning to use your egg whites right away, store them in an airtight container (or even an ice cube tray!) and freeze them for up to 3 months.

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Bake With Them

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Why not? Whipped egg whites play a key role in lots of desserts. Here a few ideas and recipes to help draw baking inspiration:

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Cook With Them

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Egg whites work great in savory dishes, too. Here’s some other ways to use them up:

  • Make light and tender dumplings to drop into soup

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When All Else Fails?

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Shake up a Whiskey Sour, Fernet Fizz, or an Aperol Flip. You deserve it.

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