Bring Eggs to Room Temperature Fast: 5 Simple Methods

Here are two simple, reliable ways to bring eggs to room temperature quickly and without fuss.

Using room temperature ingredients is important in baking. While there are occasional exceptions, the temperature of what you use often determines the texture and rise of cakes, cookies, and other baked goods. Eggs are especially important: when they’re at room temperature they incorporate more easily into batters and help produce a finer crumb and better volume. If you keep eggs refrigerated, bringing them up to room temperature can take time — but there are fast methods that take only minutes.

Room temperature eggs mix evenly into batter and dough, improving texture and helping ingredients blend smoothly. If you’re short on time, the following techniques will warm refrigerated eggs in roughly five minutes or less.

Below are two easy methods to bring eggs to room temperature quickly and efficiently.

1. Warm Running Tap Water Method

This is the fastest approach. Be mindful not to use water that’s scalding hot, or the eggs could start to cook.

1. Place the number of eggs you need in a bowl, a colander, or hold them in the sink.
2. Run warm tap water over the eggs for about 2–5 minutes. The water should feel comfortably warm, not boiling. When the eggs no longer feel cold, they’re ready to use.

2. Water Bowl Method

This method uses less water than a running tap but still warms eggs quickly. It takes a bit longer than the running-water approach but is simple and efficient.

1. Place eggs in a bowl or other container and pour warm tap water over them so they are fully submerged. The water should be as warm as a pleasant bath—hot enough to speed warming, but not boiling.
2. Let the eggs sit for about 5–10 minutes. Once they no longer feel chilled, they’re ready to use.

A bowl, warm water, and a few minutes are all you need to get eggs ready for baking without waiting for them to slowly warm on the counter.

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How to Quickly Bring Eggs to Room Temperature

Two quick techniques to bring refrigerated eggs to room temperature without delay.

Prep Time
5 minutes

Total Time
5 minutes

Ingredients

• Eggs
• Warm Water

Instructions

Warm Running Water Method

1. Place eggs in a bowl or colander and run warm tap water over them. Avoid scalding-hot water to prevent cooking the eggs. Continue for about 2–5 minutes until they feel no longer chilled.

The Water Bowl Method

1. Put eggs in a bowl and cover with warm tap water—comfortably hot but not boiling.
2. Let the eggs sit 5–10 minutes. When they no longer feel cold, use them as directed in your recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 72
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 186mg
Sodium: 71mg
Carbohydrates: 0g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 6g