Shaping Hard-boiled Eggs

Introduction

Have you ever played with your food, creating funny faces or colorful edible artworks? In this activity, you can do just that, but with results you might not expect! You will learn a fascinating way to cook and shape boiled eggs, and explore some interesting chemistry about cooking an egg along the way. While exploring the flexibility of hard-boiled eggs, you will create a delicious, odd-shaped reward!

Credits

Materials

• Plastic cubed box measuring 3.8 cm (1 1/2 inches) on each side. If you do not have one available, follow the directions in the Instructions section to make one using these materials:
  • Empty milk or juice carton, quarter gallon or larger
  • Craft knife or scissors
  • Tape
  • Ruler
  • Permanent marker
  • Pencil
• Cooking oil or spray
• Two extra-large eggs (less fresh eggs will peel more easily)
• Saucepan
• Water
• Stove
• Timer
• Slotted spoon or spoon
• Plate
• Paper towels or kitchen towel
• Oven mitt
• Kitchen knife
• Rubber band long enough to go around the square box