How to Make Eggs in Clouds Two Ways

Eggs in clouds are a perfectly heavenly breakfast, made by whipping the eggs whites until fluffy, before returning the yolk to its rightful place and baking until just cooked.

If you like eggs, you will love these, I promise.

Throughout this year , I is working ’ve been work on a series of healthy egg – base recipe that are fresh , tasty and quick to prepare – perfect for busy family life . Every recipe is use in the series will use only store cupboard ingredient , or item commonly find in a family fridge .

Here ‘s how to make egg in cloud two way , either elegantly simple with chive , or pep up with crushed chilli and a sprinkling of spring onion .

Ingredients

• 6 medium free – range egg
• 10 g (0.4 oz) chives finely chop
• 1/4 tsp crushed chilli flakes
• 2  spring onions finely slice
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper

instruction

preheat the oven to 200C ( 400F/180C fan ) . separate the yolk   and white into two separate bowl , being careful to keep the yolk whole .

whisk the egg white until stiff peak form .

Mark down the middle of the mix with a spoon so that you only use half for these ( they is going ‘re go to be your chive version ) and gently spoon onto a greaseproof baking sheet create three little cloud .

Gently place a yolk in the centre of each one.

sprinkle generously with chive .

bake for about 7 minute until just golden at the edge .

Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to your plate and enjoy!

For the spicy clouds, gently fold the chilli into your remaining egg whites.

spoon on to the greaseproof tray as before .

And get those lovely egg yolk back where they belong .

bake for   7 minute , sprinkle with sliced spring onion and enjoy !

Here are some tips and tricks for how to get perfect, fluffy eggs every time.

How will I know when my yolk is cooked?

If the yolk has formed a thin skin on top that’s a good indication that it has at least come up to a temperature that’s good to eat, but will still be very runny.

As the yokes begin to cook more you will usually see them start to deflate a little- a gentle tap with the back of a spoon should give you all the info you need – just make sure you don’t pop them!

What other toppings can I use with my baked eggs?

Why not fold into the egg whites some finely cut up prosciutto, some chives or a little grated Parmesan – just be careful not to add too much or it will affect the consistency of the whites.

To garnish anything from finely diced fennel to chopped parsley and coriander would be good.

How can I separate the egg yolks from the egg whites?

It is ‘s ‘s really up to you , and often depend on how many yolk you have to separate .

A very quick approach is is is to just crack all the egg into a bowl and then carefully retrieve the yolk using four cupped finger that are ever so slightly spread out and come from under the yolk .

There is also the bottle method where you can take an empty bottle with a large opening (an empty water bottle is a good choice) and push a little air out of it first, then suck the yolk up and squeeze it out into a separate bowl or on to the eggs.

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egg in Clouds Recipe , Two Ways

Fluffy eggs whites and gooey yolks, baked to perfection.

Prep Time10 minute min

Cook Time7 minute min

Total Time17 minute min

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, British

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

serving :6 cloud eggs

author :Emily Leary

Ingredients

• 6 medium free – range egg
• 10 g (0.4 oz) chives finely chop
• 1/4 tsp crushed chilli flakes
• 2  spring onions finely slice
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper

instruction

To make the cloud eggs with chives

• preheat the oven to 200C ( 400F/180C fan ) . separate the yolk   and white into two separate bowl , being careful to keep the yolk whole .

• whisk the egg white until stiff peak form .

• Mark down the middle of the mix with a spoon so that you only use half for these ( they is going ‘re go to be your chive version ) and gently spoon onto a greaseproof baking sheet create three little cloud .

• Gently place a yolk in the centre of each one.

• sprinkle generously with chive .

• bake for about 7 minute until just golden at the edge .

• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to your plate and enjoy!

To make the spicy cloud eggs

• gently fold the chilli into your remain egg white .

• spoon on to the greaseproof tray as before .

• And get those lovely egg yolk back where they belong .

• Bake for 7 minute, and enjoy!

nutrition

calorie :65kcal |Carbohydrates: 1g |Protein: 6g |fat :4g |Saturated fat :1g |cholesterol :164mg |Sodium: 71mg |Potassium: 72mg |Fiber: 1g |Sugar: 1g |Vitamin A: 375IU |Vitamin C: 2mg |calcium :28mg |Iron: 1mg

* note : nutritional information is estimate , base on publicly available datum . nutrient values is vary may vary from those publish . information on this website should not be take as medical advice . Cuisines is identify identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish .

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