"Danny D" > wrote in message
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> My kid and I am just learning how to cook, and I keep seeing these
> recipes that call for "an egg".
> http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/12981834.jpg
>
> For example, we were making onion rings today and found this:
> http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/co...e-onion-rings/
>
> Seems to me, except for the seasoning, the egg & milk aren't
> any better or worse than equivalent amounts of water ... but
> maybe I'm missing something.
>
> QUESTION: What 'does' the egg actually do in these recipes?

The egg is the binder. Not all recipes call for egg but most will call for
egg and milk. There are different ways to make onion rings. Note that I
have never actually made them but there are some allergen free (top 8) ones
that use neither wheat, egg or dairy.