Sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL) forms strong bonds with the flour proteins during gluten development, improving dough strength. During protein denaturation at baking temperatures, these bonds weaken and SSL is able to translocate to the starch molecules, reducing their staling rates during storage 1.
Place the ice cube tray in the freezer and freeze the egg whites until firm. Pop the egg whites out and transfer them to a zip-top freezer bag and return to the freezer. Now, whenever you need one, two or three egg whites for an egg-white-only recipe, you have them, premeasured, at your disposal.
Freeze only clean, fresh eggs. Place them in freezer containers, seal tightly and label with the number of eggs, whites or yolks and the date. Defrost frozen eggs overnight in the refrigerator. Egg yolks thicken (or gel) when frozen. To hinder gel formation, beat in either 1/8 teaspoon salt or 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar or corn syrup per Â¼ cup yolks (4 Large) before freezing. Indicate âwith saltâ (main dishes) or âwith sugarâ (desserts) on the label. The following chart shows how long hard-boiled eggs and raw eggs last when stored in the freezer.