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Use a pan with enough space to allow for some running between eggs. An 8-inch pan is perfect for one egg, while you'll need a 12" or bigger for 2-3 eggs at once. A lower temperature is better; too high and you'll burn the oil and eggs quickly. You want the oil to just start shimmering or the butter to just start bubbling. When you add the egg the whites should sizzle just a little bit. Once you can't see the bottom of the pan, since the whites have cooked closest to the surface, you're ready to go on to the next step. Do not try and move the eggs now, as they are gelatinous and will likely fall right back into place. This usually takes 1-3 minutes.

summary: Place a pan on the stove, heating it on medium heat. Allow the pan to warm up until the butter/oil is hot, but not browning. Cook the eggs, undisturbed, until the clear edges turn white.


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Before you begin washing, sort your bedding into two or more separate piles: lights, darks and colors. Washing dark or brightly colored sheets with white ones could cause bleeding or fading, leaving your sheets with a dingy, discolored look.  In addition to sorting lights and darks, it may also be a good idea to wash dissimilar colors like red and blue separately. As long as you don’t mix-and-match your flannel bedding, you should have no problem keeping it separated when it comes time to do laundry. The first time you put your flannel bedding through the wash, add one half cup (120ml) of distilled white vinegar. The acidity in the vinegar will prevent pills from forming. It also has the added bonus of locking in colors, making them less likely to run during future washings.  Pills are little clumps of tangled napping, or the loose fibers on the surface of flannel. Pilling occurs when fabrics like flannel aren’t properly maintained. Adding a splash of vinegar to the wash cycle now and then may also help keep your sheets fluffy and free of oily residue. It’s best to wash your flannel sheets with warm water, although some manufacturers even recommend that the water be cold. Lower temperatures will be easier on the delicate structure of the fabric as well as the color. High temperatures can shrink the tiny fibers in flannel, resulting in pilling and a less comfortable sleeping experience. Choose a detergent that’s been specially formulated for use on delicates. Be careful not to use more than necessary—some detergents contain chemicals that put fabrics (especially soft ones like flannel) in danger of fading.  A color-protecting detergent will come in handy for preserving the look of brightly colored bedding. Add colored detergents to a laundry ball or the dispenser on the washing machine so you don’t have to pour them directly onto the sheets themselves. A slow setting that uses minimal agitation is perfect for cleaning flannel sheets without harming the delicate weave of the threads. When you’re loading the washer, be sure to distribute the bedding evenly throughout the drum to prevent it from becoming bunched or tangled.  If your washing machine doesn’t have an option for different wash cycles, set it to a timed wash for the shortest duration.

summary: Separate your sheets according to color. Pre-treat flannel sheets with vinegar. Set the washing machine to a low temperature. Add a small amount of mild detergent. Wash the sheets on a gentle cycle.


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Remove any pans or baking sheets that you have in the oven before preheating it. Space the oven racks evenly within your oven, so you have room to place the 3 cake pans in it.
summary: Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) before you begin making the batter.