float test” your grandma swore by? It actually works.
Let’s crack this mystery wide open.
1. The Float Test: Science You Can Trust
Yes, it sounds like a middle school experiment—but the egg float test is legit. Here’s how it works:
Fill a bowl with cold water (enough to submerge an egg).
Gently place the egg in the water.
Watch what it does:
Sinks and lies flat on the bottom?
→ Very fresh—perfect for poaching, soft-boiling, or delicate dishes like custards.
Sinks but stands upright on the bottom?
→ Older but still
