Ditch butter for other ingredient that makes scrambled eggs 'fluffy and silky'

Eggs require mere minutes to prepare yet can be ruined in seconds through overcooking or excessive liquid, resulting in a dry and watery mess.

Butter, cream and various dairy products remain go-to choices for those seeking scrambled eggperfection, yet a culinary specialist has unveiled a surprising trick for this weekend favourite. Phil Bianchi, a culinary expertand flavour maestro, has disclosed thesecret ingredienthe consistently turns to - oil.

TheGift of Oilfounder revealed: "The simple trick of using olive oil instead of milk will result in the fluffiest and smoothest scrambled eggs - giving you a restaurant quality dish in the comfort of your home." In other related news, Gen Z prefer using social media for meal planning as cookbooks become a thing of the past.

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Phil added: "The best thing about olive oil is you can also experiment with different flavours by using infused olive oils. Why not add a little chilli-infused olive oil or basil-infused olive oil to your eggs - a simple dish with so many flavours!"

Phil's scrambled eggs recipe

Ingredients:

• Two tbpn extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and white pepper

How to make creamy scrambled eggs

Although it might be tempting to cook eggs directly in the pan and remove them as quickly as possible, trust Phil's expertise, reports the Express,

Recommending a more cautious method, he said: "For the perfect scramble, cook the eggs on a low heat and remove the pan every 30 seconds to let the eggs breathe. This will prevent them from over cooking and becoming quite stiff."

The flavour expert also suggested avoiding conventional seasonings. "Other delicious store cupboard ingredients to add include chilli flakes, parmesan, fresh parsley, pink Himalayan salt, and my favourite, white pepper - not black pepper", said Phil.

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To prepare the eggs, start by cracking them into a non-stick pan with a drizzle of your preferred olive oil, then add a dash of water. Whisk the eggs and water until completely smooth, then place the pan over low-medium heat on the hob. Keep stirring the mixture until the eggs start to "look fluffy with a smooth texture", said Phil.

He suggested removing them from the heat just before the eggs appear fully cooked as the remaining heat will finish the job. Dust the cooked eggs with your selected seasoning before serving, then carefully place the eggs on some grain toast.

By following these simple instructions, you'll be making the most delicious and creamy scrambled eggs. It doesn't require a lot of expertise, and it only requires three simple ingredients!