{"id":15748,"date":"2018-03-13T18:16:02","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T18:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/recipeideas\/what-is-the-difference-between-hard-and-soft-scrambled-eggs\/"},"modified":"2024-09-09T21:09:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T21:09:11","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-hard-and-soft-scrambled-eggs","status":"publish","type":"recipeideas","link":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/recipeideas\/what-is-the-difference-between-hard-and-soft-scrambled-eggs\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Difference Between Hard And Soft Scrambled Eggs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With a little finesse, even the most basic egg dishes can be transformed.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take scrambled eggs, for example. The simple stovetop scramble is a go-to egg recipe in almost anyone\u2019s repertoire, and really is versatile and delicious enough to be eaten at any meal. The question of how best to scramble, though, is still up for debate \u2013 everyone has a method they think produces the best scrambled eggs. Want to find yours? Read on for two customizable methods that will produce your perfect scramble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hard Scramble<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of scrambled eggs is seen at diners and brunch restaurants, because it\u2019s quick to prepare and requires the minimum amount of attention, making it the easiest scrambled eggs out there. This style frequently maintains defined strands of yolk and white. The key with these (and all!) eggs is to manage your heat and make sure you\u2019re giving enough attention to stirring the curds as they form \u2013 if you don\u2019t, you\u2019ll end up with a sheet of scramble stuck to your pan, and risk drying out your eggs. Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a medium-high heat. In a non-stick pan, heat butter until bubbly, but not brown.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crack your eggs into the pan (or into a bowl if you\u2019re fancy), season, and stir with a rubber spatula. Using a whisk will create a denser texture, if you\u2019re into that sort of thing.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your eggs moving. Every few minutes, stir and fold your eggs to break up any large curds, and scrape the bottom of your pan often to stop sheets from forming.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook until you no longer have visible liquid in the pan, about five to seven minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove immediately \u2013 leaving eggs in a hot pan can leave them rubbery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This style will produce a firmer, drier (but not dry!) scramble. Easy peasy. You know what goes great with a hard scramble?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eggs.ca\/recipes\/breakfast-fajitas\">Breakfast Fajitas<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eggs.ca\/recipes\/eggs-ole\">Eggs Ole<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eggs.ca\/recipes\/kale-and-egg-wrap\">Kale and Egg Wraps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class='section__wrap section--infoPanel section--sectionColor-white section--cardColor-white section--monochrome section__wrap--tight'   ><div class='section'>\n\n<div class='section__content'><div class='infoPanel infoPanel--dyk'>\n      <h2 class='infoPanel__title'><img src='https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/eggs\/assets\/img\/icon\/lightbulb.svg' class='infoPanel__titleIcon eggs_icon' alt='Lightbulb Icon' \/>Did You Know<\/h2>\n      <div class='infoPanel__content eggsContent'><p>A serving of two large eggs contains 13 grams of protein and 160 calories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soft Scramble<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Soft scrambled eggs are fluffy, rich and indulgent \u2013 even though they\u2019re made with the same nutritious eggs, they feel like a treat. This type of scrambled eggs requires more attention and a lower, slower technique overall \u2013 controlling your heat and keeping an eye on the moisture in your pan is essential. A great way to do this is to use a smaller pan and a rubber spatula \u2013 when you\u2019re working with a smaller hot surface, fewer eggs will be heating at any one time. Here\u2019s how to make a scramble so creamy you can spread it like peanut butter on toast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beat your eggs thoroughly in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and if you want to use cream for extra richness, add that now as well. Once everything\u2019s uniform in colour, you\u2019re ready to scramble.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with a medium-low heat. Heat your pan slightly and toss in a pat of butter. Let the butter melt but don\u2019t let it cook through or brown. If your butter is browning, your pan is too hot!\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour your eggs in and begin stirring. The more you stir, the creamier your eggs will be \u2013 the fluffiness comes from gasses cooking out of the eggs when they\u2019re exposed to heat and forming air bubbles. The more of these bubbles you pop when mixing, the creamier \u2013 but less fluffy \u2013 your eggs will be. Try stirring once every minute or two and adjusting from there.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should start to see curds forming around the 5 minute mark. It should take about another 5 to 10 until there is no \u2013 or very little \u2013 liquid left in your pan.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer out immediately! You\u2019re ready to eat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These fluffy, creamy eggs require a little more sensitivity, but they add a rich and indulgent element to many dishes without adding a crazy amount of time or cost. Bored with your side of toast? These recipes go great with scrambled eggs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eggs.ca\/recipes\/cheesy-scrambled-eggs-with-hash-brown-potatoes\">Cheesy Scrambled Eggs on Hash Browns<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eggs.ca\/recipes\/cheesy-broiled-eggs-on-toast\">Cheesy Broiled Eggs on Toast\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eggs.ca\/recipes\/grilled-ham-and-egg-sandwich\">Grilled Ham and Egg Sandwich<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have a tip on how to make the perfect scrambled eggs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/eggsoeufs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share your tidbit with us on Instagram!<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7612,"template":"","class_list":["post-15748","recipeideas","type-recipeideas","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipeideas\/15748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipeideas"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/recipeideas"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}