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How to Make DIY Easter Egg Dye
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How to Make DIY Easter Egg Dye. Easter egg dye is easy to make right at home. You can make solid colored eggs, or get creative and make tie dyed eggs.
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Cook Time
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minutes
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Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course
Snack
Cuisine
American
Servings
1
egg bath
Equipment
Small Bowl
Slotted spoon
Paper Towels
Ingredients
10
drops
food coloring
1
tsp
white vinegar
½
cup
boiling water
1
tbsp
olive oil
(optional)
Instructions
Solid Colored Eggs:
For each of the colors you wish to use, in a small bowl, add ½ cup of boiling water, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and 10 drops of food coloring. Stir to mix.
Place hard boiled eggs in the dye for approximatley 3 to 5 minutes, or until desired color is reached.
Use a slotted spoon to remove egg from the dye, and place on waxed paper to dry. Remove excess dye drips using a paper towel.
Eggs must not be left out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours if they will be consumed.
Tie dyed Eggs:
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the dye and stir using a fork.
Place the egg in the dye and roll lightly.
Remove egg from dye and place on wax paper to dry, pat egg with paper towel to remove excess dye.
When dry, repeat the process with another color.
Eggs must not be left out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours if they will be consumed.
Nutrition
Calories:
1
kcal
Carbohydrates:
0.1
g
Sodium:
3.8
mg
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