Red Eggs - 10 Tips to make them look perfect!
We’re dying our eggs this afternoon (always on Holy Thursday) and I thought I'd share this post again in case any of you are dying them for the first time or would like a few tricks to getting those perfect dark red eggs.
1. Brown Eggs dye more consistently and give a nicer red.2. Use Red Wine vinegar (NOT distilled).3. Make sure eggs are room temp. before boiling ( I usually set them out from the night before under a blanket).4. Wash eggs with soapy water and a sponge before dyeing.5. Follow directions on pkg; however if using more than one pack of dye dissolve each pack separately not all at once.6. As you put eggs into pot DO NOT layer them!7. Keep water at a constant boil, first batch 10 minutes each subsequent batch 8 minutes.8. As soon as they come out dry eggs with a soft cloth (they will have spots if you let them air dry) If you took them out without drying immediately put them back in for a few seconds and then take it out and dry it.9. Put a little olive oil on a paper towel and polish while still warm.10. Lay them out on something that won’t leave a print (I use the flat side of bubble wrap).
Unofficial Tip 11. If you want to always win the egg cracking contest, lots of places sell wooden or ceramic eggs. Paint one red and go for it!! I have a cheesy sense of humor sometimes, but seriously, I remember years ago my mom painted a ceramic one for my Papou (grandfather) and he’s still the envy of all his coffee house buddies…until they find out! 😉
I pray that you all have a blessed Holy Week and a joyous and glorious Resurrection! Kali Anastasi!
These tips were given to me by the sisters of our monastery in Florida years ago and have worked for me every time!
*originally posted on OrthodoxMom.com on April 19, 2008