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    Home » All Recipes » How to Measure Half an Egg

    How to Measure Half an Egg

    Published: Jul 28, 2016 · Modified: Apr 20, 2023 by Dalya Rubin · This post may contain affiliate links,

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    Ever in a situation where your recipe calls for half an egg and you don't know what to do? This may seem quite basic, but I know you've all been in the situation where you need to split a recipe in half, and therefore split an egg. Well, I'm here to help! It is quite easy to do by following a few simple steps. Let's learn how to measure half an egg for baking.

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    • Why I love this method!
    • What you will need
    • How to half an egg
    • FAQ's
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    • How to Measure Half an Egg
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    Why I love this method!

    This method of how to half an egg is so incredibly easy! I love this method and I think you will too because:

    • You only dirty 2 dishes, a bowl and a measuring spoon.
    • It takes less than 2 minutes!
    • This method allows you to easily half recipes!

    What you will need

    • Large Egg - Half an egg equals 2 tablespoons.
    • Whisk or fork - Either one will work just fine.
    • Bowl - A medium bowl or any bowl that will be easy to beat the egg in will work just fine.
    • Tablespoon - If you don't have a tablespoon, then 6 teaspoons will be the equivalent to 2 tablespoons.

    How to half an egg

    The steps are so simple, its just like making scrambled eggs!

    Step 1: Beat the egg until all its components are well combined.

    Step 2: Measure out 2 tablespoons or 6 teaspoons. This will equal half an egg for baking.

    Step 3 (optional): Save the remaining egg for another recipe or to make scrambled eggs.

    FAQ's

    How to divide three eggs in half?

    To do this you need to use one whole egg plus a halved egg. So, follow my instructions on how to half an egg. Add the halved egg to another whole one and now you have half of three eggs

    How many tablespoons in an egg?

    A large egg makes up roughly one tablespoon.

    What to do if you are short an egg in baking?

    If you are short an egg, you can use an egg replacer such as ground flax or applesauce. Depending on the recipe, the results may vary.

    Top tips

    Halving an egg for baking is almost fool proof. Here are some tips to make sure you do it right every time!

    • Whisk thoroughly! Making sure all the parts of the egg, the yellow, white, and membrane are homogenous is so important, otherwise the egg may not measure properly.
    • Measure the beaten egg in a deep enough bowl to avoiding difficulty when scooping the half egg into the measuring spoon.

    Recipes with eggs you may love

    Here are some recipes with egg that I think you’ll love. If you choose to half any of them, you may need to use this egg halving method!

    • gluten free pumpkin gingerbread cake slice with a fork
      Gluten Free Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake
    • Gluten Free Pumpkin Bundt Cake slices on white plate
      Gluten Free Pumpkin Bundt Cake (One Bowl!)
    • gluten free pumpkin bread
      Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
    • two slices of gluten free lemon drizzle cake on a cooling rack
      Best Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Cake

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    How to Measure Half an Egg

    Ever in a situation where your recipe calls for half an egg and you don't know what to do? It's easy as pie, and here's how. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: baking, how to
    Cuisine: American, French
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Calories: 72kcal
    Author: Dalya Rubin

    Ingredients

    • 1 large egg

    Instructions

    • Beat egg in a medium bowl until well combined. 
    • Measure out 2 tablespoons of the beaten egg. That is your half an egg! Save the remaining 2 tablespoons of the whisked egg for another recipe or scramble for dinner!

    Notes

    • 2 tablespoons will equal half an egg
    • 6 teaspoons will equal half an egg
    • Whisking the egg well enough is very important to getting the final measurement correct.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 69mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Marda says

      February 11, 2022 at 9:51 pm

      Thank You. I ran into this problem today, and your answer was appreciated.

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    2. Shaleen Stevenson says

      March 29, 2023 at 7:34 pm

      In one place you say 2 tablespoons is half an egg. A little later you say 1 egg is a tablespoon. I’m confused.

      Reply
    3. Barb says

      May 01, 2023 at 8:41 pm

      Hello
      How do you store the other 2 Tbsp of the beaten egg without it going 'funny'?

      Reply
      • Dalya Rubin says

        May 15, 2023 at 3:37 pm

        I'd recommend placing it in a container with a cover and it can stay in the fridge for 2-3 days. I have not tried freezing it to see if that's an option though.

        Reply

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