Classic Variations in Cooking with Texas Eggs

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8. Cook until a knife inserted near center comes out clean: Baked custard mixtures are done when a metal knife inserted off center comes out clean. The very center may still not be quite done, but the heat retained in the mixture will continue to cook it after removal from the oven.

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All recipes in this book are designed for large size eggs.

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Other suggestions and tips on cooking with Texas eggs are included in the following pages.

Basic Recipes for Texas Eggs

Master these first, then create your own dishes with sauces, leftover meats, preserves, or favorite spices.

SCRAMBLED EGGS

2 servings

In a book titled “The Old Virginia Gentleman,” its author, George Bagby, describes scrambled eggs as a “necessary.” For breakfast, for sandwiches, or as the original skillet supper, families all over the country agree with Mr. Bagby.