Whole
Eggs: To freeze whole eggs or yolks crack them into a bowl and gently
stir to break up the yolk somewhat. Try not to incorporate air into the
eggs. Label the container with the date and the number of eggs. They can
be kept frozen for a year, and should be thawed in the refrigerator the
day before you intend to use them.
Egg
Yolks: To inhibit yolks from getting lumpy during storage, stir in a
1/2-teaspoon salt per 1-cup of egg or yolks. If using for desserts, use
1-tablespoon sugar or corn syrup per 1-cup yolks or whole eggs. Label
the container with the date and the number of egg yolks. Use up extra
egg yolks in recipes like sauces, custards, ice cream, yellow cakes,
mayonnaise, scrambled eggs, and cooked puddings.
Egg
Whites: Raw egg whites do not suffer from freezing (cooked egg whites
are very rubbery). No salt or sugar is needed. Break and separate the
eggs one at a time, making sure that no yolk gets into the whites. Pour
into trays and freeze until firm. Label the container with the date and
the number of egg whites. Use up extra egg whites in boiled frostings
(i.e., 7-minute frosting), meringue cookies, angel food cake, white
cakes, or meringue for pies.
Hard-Cook
Egg Yolks: Hard-cooked egg yolks can be frozen to use later for
toppings or garnishes. Carefully place the yolks in a single layer in a
saucepan and add enough water to come at least I inch above the yolks.
Cover and quickly bring just to boiling. Remove from the heat and let
stand, covered, in the hot water about 15 minutes. Remove with a slotted
spoon, drain well and package for freezing.
Hard-cooked whole eggs and whites become tough and watery when frozen, so don't freeze them.
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