Question for Mom

Does size of egg matter when you’re cooking? --Natalie R.

No, unless you’re baking, and even then it may not matter much.  As you can see from the picture above, not all large eggs are exactly the same size

1 extra-large egg = about 4 tablespoons

1 large egg = about 3 1/4 tablespoons

1 medium egg = about 3 tablespoons

Most recipes call for large eggs, so as long as you’re using only 1 or 2 eggs, you can easily substitute extra-large or medium eggs.  However, if the recipe calls for 6 large eggs, you would be wise to substitute 5 extra-large eggs or 7 medium eggs.

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