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Do you ever want to make 12 cupcakes instead of 24? {{What is wrong with you? I’ll send you my address.}} You’re dreaming of presenting your family with a fresh small batch of cupcakes when it hits you…the original recipe calls for ONE egg. **sob** You give up and eat raw break and bake cookie dough. Or maybe you want to live a little large but 48 cupcakes is too many even for your sweet tooth, but how are you going to get your hands on one and a half an eggs? {{Again, FedEx me, people}}
A funny thing happens when you start recording your thoughts and recipeson Internetland- people start asking you questions. I don’t think I even considered opening a special email account for In Katrina’s Kitchen until a few months into this entire process. Since then checking and responding to your emails has become part of my responsibilities here. Who knew that blogging would involve real life problem solving and big words like responsibility?
I figured since I get many emails asking how to halve or double a recipe that involves baking with partial eggs that I would put my Teacher Voice to use and lay it out here for you. Plus I have this nifty little scale fromBigKitchen .comto give to one of you so this is going to work out well for us all. In this example I only need 1/2 an egg for my recipe.
- Crack your egg and whisk to combine the egg and yolk.
- Weigh the contents.
- Remove the partial amount that you need.
One large egg weighs between 40 and 50 grams. I have been measuring eggs like this for halved recipessince I was a younggirl. You can also measure by volume. One large egg generally contains 3 Tablespoons (1 T of yolk, and 2 T of whites). If you don’t have a food scale handy you can whisk your egg and measure out 1 1/2 Tablespoons if you need half of an egg.
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posted on June 15, 2012 — updated December 13, 2014 // 96 comments
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Kimberly Ann —Reply
My kitchen scale is an oldie. I bought it when I was 17 and have used it often since, and it definitely shows. Poor scale. There is nothing more useful in a kitchen! Except maybe, you know, ingredients. This scale would definitely be welcome in my household. <3
Baker Street —Reply
Wow Katrina! That is such an easy idea! Great giveaway too! 🙂
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My wife needs a KitchenAid Mixer!
Kristin —Reply
I want a Kitchen Aid mixer!!!
Cori —Reply
They have a great selection! I'm eyeing the Cuisinart Griddler.
Georgia —Reply
Such a great giveaway, Katrina! Love the tip about 1/2 an egg too. Very useful!
@peanutjoy —Reply
I can't count how many times I have needed this info! Thanks for sharing!
theslowroasteditalian —Reply
Katrina, I would love a new scale! I too have been measuring my half eggs for quite some time now.
Corin —Reply
I've never had a kitchen scale and I love love one. 🙂
Theresa Murphy —Reply
I do not own a kitchen scale so i think either way I will get one ^_^ But it would be awesome to win one! Love this post btw thee had been a few times where I didn't want to make 24 cupcaes!
Erin —Reply
I would love to have the Outset Copper Nonstick Grill Skillet with Removable Soft-Grip Handle. Perfect for summer grilling!
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I would love a kitchen scale!
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I don't have a kitchen scale at the moment, but sure would love one! As far as my kitchen wish, I'd love a good waffle iron!
nik —Reply
I wish for the MUbamboo Violet Bamboo Apron. 🙂
Chung-Ah —Reply
I don't need a scale but I wanted to stop by and tell you what an awesome post this is! I would've never thought to weight it. I just eyeball it, which probably isn't the way to go.
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Great post and I'm happy to see you went through with the Big Kitchen giveaway! PS: I've been dying for a scale. Pick me!
My recent post Citrus Beef Skewers with Grapefruit and GarlicMelanie —Reply
I'm constantly seeing recipes that require a scale to measure out ingredients but I've always been a bit leery…
I have been thinking about making some French Macarons…
Dianna Belle —Reply
the scale would be awesome. I think I would like a really good, really big assortment of utensils you can use with teflon material. not so long that they flip out of the pan (been there, done that!), and not so thin that they melt if you keep it in the pan (been there, done that!).
Jessica —Reply
I really need a new food processor, and a brulee torch (the broiler just isn't satisfying my needs!)
Claire —Reply
I'd love a food processor in addition to the food scale.
karrie —Reply
That's what i would love to have!
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Erin —Reply
I have wanted a food scale for quite some time now! I hope to win 🙂
Maggie —Reply
Thanks for the great tip about 1/2 an egg! I would love the scale, it looks so handy!
Kelster —Reply
I have two wishes – a toaster oven and a new kitchen scale. Yes, seriously – a scale. The one I have right now only weighs up to a pound and has a tiny cup. Baking bread with it is fun!
Jeffrey —Reply
I want a waffle maker, in particular the Waring Pro Brushed Stainless Steel Turnstyle Waffle Maker.
Loren —Reply
My kitchen wish is an ice cream maker, a dual-sided griddle/grill pan, a new coffee burr grinder… and that awesome scale.
burgundy —Reply
I would love the Cuisinart Stainless Steel 4 Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer
Claudia —Reply
I would love a kitchen scale. And a kitchen aid mixer (but my kitchen is wayyyy too small). I love all things cooking/baking, but since I have started baking more I have realized how important proper measurements are: making the kitchen scale the perfect wish list item.
Sandras Easy Cooking —Reply
You are the funnies blogger that I know…i just love your posts! Awesome giveaway! I have scale so I will pass this time:))
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This is just want I wanted to know recently! Thanks 😀
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I'm dreaming of a robin egg blue kitchen-aid mixer… I actually pet it at macy's
Christine —Reply
awesome tip! I have been doing the super scientific way of just eyeballing or omitting the additional half egg and praying it turns out 🙂 My wish would be for a cast iron skillet, my hubby is always nagging me to get one so i can make him upside down pineapple cake in it!
Patti @ Bakeify —Reply
I would love this kitchen scale, awesome giveaway, thanks!!
shugarysweets —Reply
Can you believe I don't have a kitchen scale? Keepin my fingers crossed! Love the tip on the egg!!
KatrinasKitchen —Reply
Oh Dear! You are so right- thank you for catching that. I made a quick edit 🙂 And good point about recipes; I never thought about that!
Tiffany —Reply
Very cute post! I love how it is informative and presented in an eye-appealing way.
My recent post Lots of good, all around. (The Wednesday Files)Jessica W. —Reply
I would love to have the citrus juicer press!
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Katrina, darling! I'm glad to see you're still my baking hero. Now you're schooling me on some essential knowledge. Yay!
And I want to hug that scale…
My recent post Great ExpectationsKathy —Reply
I don't have a kitchen scale but would love to have one!
Christina C. —Reply
I would love to get a stand mixer! And a food processor. And a new oven. 😛
From the Bookshelf —Reply
THank you for the answer to that question! I was just trying to figure it out for a recipe I am halving!
My recent post John’s Kitchen Sink CookiesMiranda C. —Reply
my kitchen wish is a le creuset french oven. A girl can dream.
My recent post Pecan Pie Cupcakesmegan —Reply
Handy tip and a sleek looking scale!
Sally P —Reply
This is just what I needed!!! I'm also in need of a new food processor 🙂
