Coloured Eggs
Classification
NSW: EVERYDAY ACT: GREEN
Ingredients
Method
Place the eggs in the bottom of a saucepan (make sure none are sitting on top of another, otherwise you'll need a bigger pan).
Fill the pan with cold water. Aim for the water to reach approximately 1 inch above the eggs.
Place the saucepan on the stove and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once the water comes to a boil, place lid on pan and turn off the stove. Set a timer for 8 minutes.
Fill a large bowl with cold water.
Remove the eggs from the pan with a slotted spoon and place them in the cold water. This will prevent them from cooking further. Set aside to cool completely.
You will need a separate small bowl or cup for each colour of dye. In each bowl, add half a cup of hot water, 1 tsp white vinegar and 1 tsp food colouring.
Lower eggs into food colouring mixture using a metal spoon and leave for 1-5 minutes, depending on how dark you want your eggs.
Line your bench with paper towel and place a cooling rack on top. Remove eggs from coloured water using a metal spoon and place on cooling rack to dry completely.
Enjoy them straight away or pop them in the fridge for later!
Tips
- Place rubber bands or foil stickers on the eggs before dipping in food colouring mixture, then remove once dry to create fun patterns!
- The lighter in colour your raw eggs are, the better the dye will work.
Ingredients
Directions
Place the eggs in the bottom of a saucepan (make sure none are sitting on top of another, otherwise you'll need a bigger pan).
Fill the pan with cold water. Aim for the water to reach approximately 1 inch above the eggs.
Place the saucepan on the stove and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once the water comes to a boil, place lid on pan and turn off the stove. Set a timer for 8 minutes.
Fill a large bowl with cold water.
Remove the eggs from the pan with a slotted spoon and place them in the cold water. This will prevent them from cooking further. Set aside to cool completely.
You will need a separate small bowl or cup for each colour of dye. In each bowl, add half a cup of hot water, 1 tsp white vinegar and 1 tsp food colouring.
Lower eggs into food colouring mixture using a metal spoon and leave for 1-5 minutes, depending on how dark you want your eggs.
Line your bench with paper towel and place a cooling rack on top. Remove eggs from coloured water using a metal spoon and place on cooling rack to dry completely.
Enjoy them straight away or pop them in the fridge for later!
