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Brighten Up Those Boring Scrambled Eggs With A Splash Of Lemon Juice
By Jessica Fleming-Montoya
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Scrambled eggs don't always have to be simple and plain — all you need is a little bit of lemon juice to make them fluffier with a softer texture.
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Adding acids changes the protein structure of the eggs, making them stiffer and resulting in eggs that can hold air bubbles, which ultimately leads to a perfectly puffy result.
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The water in the lemon juice also slows down how quickly the eggs cook and create steam, leading to that extra-soft texture you're craving.
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Depending on your recipe, you can add anywhere from just a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to a tablespoon or more to elevate your recipe.
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It's best to play around with the ingredients to find the perfect texture and flavor, but once you find that sweet spot, your scrambled eggs will never taste the same.