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Weird breakfast question…

When you cook scrambled eggs, do you add milk ? No one in my family who cooks does, they don’t like it. I’m finding it makes the eggs smoother, just a tablespoon per egg. I prepared them that way the last time I prepared brunch and I don’t think my folks noticed the difference.
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Stark Best Comment
I didn’t notice a different in taste, but I remember changing the texture. I tried it once and didn’t care for it, but it was so long ago when I tried it. I think it made the eggs too thin for me and not fluffy enough. But, I think it works well if you need the eggs spread out and more thin like maybe for an omelette i may give it a try.

For scrambled eggs I like them soft scrambled and cooked on low heat. So, I just add a lot of butter and Cook them extremely low and slow and it comes out so creamy and soft. I’ve always wanted to try it that way with truffle butter. But I feel eggs are creamy on their own if cooked right meaning on low heat. Scramble eggs are easy to make but difficult to do well.


Skip the Milk and Cream
"The better quality eggs, the better your scramble will be," says Damuck. When you're using good quality eggs, you don't need much else to make them shine. The test kitchen prefers to scramble without the addition of cream or milk, although Saffitz does cop to folding in a few knobs of butter toward the end of the cooking process ("For really luxurious eggs," she says). As for what fat to cook the eggs in? Perry uses olive oil and butter interchangeably, although the test kitchen does agree: If you're up for indulging, butter makes it better.
Eh, the quality helps I suppose but I think the key for creamy eggs is low heat and butter.

Lol sorry for the rant I’m passionate about egg making. Eggs are one of my favorite food(s) oddly enough. So, I’ve watch so many videos and read a lot of tips on the best way to make them.
@Stark They’re the very first thing I learned to cook as a child.
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@Stark I love this, you should be a chef. I would enjoy eating in your restaurant any time :)
Harmonium1923 · 51-55, M
@Stark Great answer! I learned something useful today. Thanks!

hunkalove · 70-79, M
I used to add a splash of milk when I made an omelet. It made it fluffier. But i don't buy milk anymore and I don't really notice the difference.
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i never use any dairy cooked with eggs, because it upsets my stomach immensely. tastes great, makes the texture awesome, but i end up sick every time. and it’s not because i’m allergic or intolerant to dairy. i eat dairy all the time. 🤷🏻‍♀️ and if you think milk makes them fluffy and delicious, cream is even better, but still i can’t do it.
Yulianna · 26-30, F
for scramble eggs, i like to add a teaspoon of creamy horseradish sauce... particularly if i am serving the eggs with smoked salmon or hungarian smoked sausage,
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@Yulianna You can cook my breakfast anytime. 🤗
Yulianna · 26-30, F
@bijouxbroussard 🤗 it is...
Yulianna · 26-30, F
@KiwiBird 🇺🇦❤🇳🇿 fo sure...
DrWatson · 70-79, M
My mother always did, and I usually do not. But sometimes I do.

If you want evasive answers about any other subjects, you know where to find me.
GunFinger · F
Yes, with milk and I cook it with butter in a pan. Weird my inlaws only know how to cook scrambled eggs in the microwave.
Scribbles · 36-40, F
My mom used to add milk when she'd make scrambled eggs. It's how I learned to cook them. She always said it made them creamier.

I don't often make scrambled eggs since I prefer mine cooked differently and because my partner and I are both lactose intolerant and just don't buy milk or milk alternatives much. In my opinion the low heat is what is most important in cooking scrambled eggs.
@Scribbles Yes. The low heat keeps them from being rubbery. 👍🏽
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
Yes, my British-Aussie grandmother taught me to make scrambled eggs and she always added milk, so I do too. 🍳
Peaches · F
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I do that to omelettes.

Makes sense for scramble though. Butter and milk make everything better 😉
Muthafukajones · 46-50, M
I recently stopped putting milk or cream in eggs. If the eggs are well beaten and then gentle folded over during cooking over medium heat the texture and appearance is delightful!
caPnAhab · 26-30, M
I don't cook eggs at home, but I do at work.

The recipe calls for heavy whipping cream, not milk. But I think it also makes it more smooth
Yes, little bit of milk and white pepper.
Byron8by7 · M
I use about a teaspoon of half & half per egg: Six eggs, six teaspoons of half & half, whisked to a froth, and cooked in a nonstick pan with a few drops of olive oil and two tablespoons of butter.
@Byron8by7 Nice !
Byron8by7 · M
@bijouxbroussard Cook on low heat, stirring frequently
Kae20 · 61-69, FVIP
No I dont ... I did a couple of times in the past but felt it gave a fluffier appearance which is nice .

But somehow compromises the flavour. Leaving it ever so slightly bland.
JoyfulSilence · 51-55, M
I never do, but I recall my mom doing so.

I do not recall the difference, if it made them better or worse.
DragonFruit · 70-79, M
No, we don't add milk to scrambled eggs....but we do add cheese, which would probably act in a similar way.
cycleman · 61-69, M
Eggs are lighter and moist!
Never are they dried and taste like rubber, Never
And lots of black pepper too! No salt.
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I do, or if I have no milk, I use sour cream and blend it in. Not only does it make it more flavorful but fluffy too
Harmonium1923 · 51-55, M
Not for omelettes, but sometimes I do when I make scrambled eggs on their own.
@Harmonium1923 I don’t put it in omelets, either. This is really about scrambled eggs. A friend suggested cream cheese with chives—just a bit. He has plenty of opportunities to practice—they keep chickens. I’ve had breakfast there many times and their eggs are really good.
BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F
I don't.. but I heard that it is good to add.. remind me to add it next time. O.o
likesnatural · 70-79, M
I used to use milk until my mother said that water makes them smoother.
suzette · 46-50, F
I've never added milk.
I was surprised when I heard it's a thing.
badminton · 61-69, MVIP
I do add a little milk. Also, I use a whisk and whip the eggs well. It makes scrambled eggs softer and fluffier.
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
Half/half if I have it, milk if I dont have that, water if I don't have that. And a little melted butter.

Today I heard in a whisper "psst, Mom... how come your eggs are so much better than Dads?" ...too hard to not laugh.
I add milk if I’m cooking for someone else but never for myself
Dlrannie · 31-35, F
I prefer them with a dash of milk or even a small amount of double cream😋😋🙂
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
Nope, never. But I've know people who did.
Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M
Milk makes eggs fluff up. Cooking in unsalted butter adds a wonderful mouth feel.
helenS · 36-40, F
Yes I add some milk, and also chive and persil. 😋
craig7 · 70-79, M
Yes,we always make them with some milk added,
Zeuro · 26-30, F
I always add milk, like at least a 1:3 milk-eggs ratio
Just a little bit of milk but it's optional
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
I was taught that by my mom but I don't do it anymore
Milk DOES make them smoother, and fluffier.
SubstantialKick · 36-40, M
Yeah, my mom did that when I was a kid.
ozgirl512 · 31-35, F
I prefer without... Maybe a dash of cream if anything
LunarOrbit · 61-69, M
Yes. Just a splash. Makes em lighter
Never. Just once or twice.
damselfly · 100+, F
Try a tablespoon of cream, as well
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
Fresh cream.....even more so.
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
I’ve always added milk.
Northwest · M
I do, but I don't make scrambled eggs often.
YoMomma ·
Sometimes i do 🙂
Carla · 61-69, F
A splash of heavy cream.
CobaltToad · 100+, M
I use half and half, but just a splash for like six eggs
fun4us2b · M
Adding a little water also works...
@fun4us2b I don’t like watery eggs.
fun4us2b · M
@bijouxbroussard A tiny dash doesn't make them watery - it boils off the minute it hits the pan...I guess...I only have almond milk around now...haven't tried that - TBH don't eat eggs often these days...I am ok with them, not sure what happened.
I used to, when I was into eggs in my childhood.

 
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