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How to strengthen the shell of eggs for Easter to win at "christening"

Bylim Olena

How to strengthen the shell of eggs for Easter to win at 'christening'
How to strengthen the shell of eggs for Easter to win at ''christening''

The tradition of coloring eggs for Easter exists in most countries of the world. B In Ukraine, the Easter painting of eggs ends with their "beating". The so-called "christening" with eggs is not only a tradition but also real Easter entertainment.

It is believed that the "egg fight" symbolizes the struggle between good and evil. The winning egg was considered a certain amulet. It was kept until the end of the holidays.

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As you know, on Easter, when people meet, they should greet each other three times with the words "Christ is Risen!" and kiss three times on the cheeks. The answer should be "Resurrected indeed!". In the old days, it was considered indecent to kiss each other in public on the holiday, so there was a tradition of symbolically knocking Easter eggs or eggs and "christening" when greeting.

If you want to get an "invincible" egg by Easter, we offer some tricks on how to strengthen the shell of the egg in order to emerge from such "fights" as winners.

It has long been believed that when boiling eggs for Easter, salt should be added to the water - up to 3 tablespoons per liter. She had to fasten their shell and when cooking the eggs do not crack. This method will help to strengthen the shell so that your egg wins in the "Easter fight".

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Another way to strengthen the egg is to cover it with special films sold in stores. They are put on the eggs and then the eggs are dipped in hot water. The wrapper melts and envelops the surface of the eggs.

Another simple way to fasten the shell is to coat it with egg white and beaten with salt. One protein plus a teaspoon of salt - and the "cement" is ready. Finished scrambled eggs are covered with a protein mixture and allowed to dry.

And if "cemented" eggs are soaked in colored millet while they are still wet, your eggs will become even more "invincible".

We suggest you learn the recipe for "space eggs" that are dyed in wine and karkade.

And also - how to make mini-colors from quail eggs for children, and about the use of wine for coloring eggs.

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