Dolly Parton’s Secret Ingredient for the Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs
You've probably heard many successful people explain how you start your day affects how the rest of the day will go. Among the many features of their strategic morning routines, there's usually a go-to breakfast dish to get some fuel before they conquer a very tight daily schedule.
For example, Jennifer Aniston eats a hearty bowl of oatmeal mixed with egg whites for added protein. Sarah Jessica Parker has a very precise bagel order that she orders at Bagel Buffet, her local bagel shop in New York City. And, uh, Elizabeth Hurley takes her continental-style breakfast by the pool.
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Over the years, our favorite celebrities have offered tons of useful inspiration when it comes to setting up your day for the win. And the Queen of Country is no exception. I mean, who else would know something about starting the day off on a high note? In an interview with Insider, Dolly Parton shared her go-to method for scrambled eggs, and it hinges on one ingredient that's not only wicked smart but it will also cost you zero dollars. Dolly's trick for making the fluffiest scrambled eggs is ice water.
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Why Dolly Parton Uses Ice Water to Make Scrambled Eggs
Dairy products, like heavy cream, evaporated milk and butter, do wonders for making scrambled eggs taste richer and creamier. But if those ingredients aren't in your kitchen, you'll need to make an early morning trip to the store, which isn't the best way to start the day. Meanwhile, you always have water on hand and according to Dolly, a few drops is all it takes to fluff your eggs up as high as her signature blonde 'do.
And there's real science to back up Dolly's theory. About 85% of the weight of a typical large egg is water. The added ice water will gently heat up and evaporate faster than the water content of the egg, which creates small pockets of steam essential to making your eggs fluffy and tender.
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How to Make Scrambled Eggs Like Dolly Parton
To make the best-ever eggs that the "Jolene" songstress makes for her and her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, follow her exact words: "When you crack your eggs in the bowl, say if you're going to scramble them, use ice water. Put a few drops of ice water as you're cooking them and that makes them fluffier — it really does!" We're guessing Dolly does a light scramble on her eggs, turning off the heat when the water has cooked off and the eggs are still pretty custardy.
The only question now is how will you eat your eggs à la Dolly? On a slower morning, serve it like the Backwoods Barbie does, with French toast and bacon. Make a batch of Dolly's biscuits to create a next-level breakfast sandwich. The eggs are also great on their own, quickly made and scarfed down before you head out to work at your 9 to 5.
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