If you are a fan of soft-boiled eggs (and if you are not yet, you probably will be after this), it is the gooeyness that is the attraction. But how do you access that goo without ruining the whole experience? That’s where this little tool comes into play.
So How Do You Use The Tool?
It’s not hard. Honestly, it is somewhat fun to use, in a weirdly satisfying way. Here’s the general process:
Boil the Egg – You need a soft-boiled egg. Not hard. Not raw. Just soft-boiled, wherein the egg white is firmer, and the yolk is still a bit lava-like.
Keep It From Wobbling – Place your egg in an egg cup, or small shot glass or whatever holds the egg and keeps it from wobbling around too much. You need a stable little egg holder.
Grab the Tool – Hold the topper by the handle, which will most likely be a fast action, like a fancy little bell or maybe a plunger, depending on the type.
Line the Circle Cutting Edge Up – Place the circular cutting edge gently, directly over the top of the egg, right on the dome, and no guessing.
The Fun Part Snap? – Now comes the fun part of pulling up and snapping the handle back down. This makes a little vibration that causes the blade to score the eggshell all the way around. You may feel silly doing it the first time, but trust me, it works.
Lift the Cap – Now just lift the tool off. If you did everything right, you are now holding the “cap” of your egg. A perfect little cap with no mess and no shell shrapnel.
