On 9/20/2013 12:18 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> This may be basic to most of you, but I'm a recent convert. I don't rap eggs on the side of the bowl any more - one light rap on the flat countertop and no more shells! At least, I haven't had one drop into the ingreeds since I became stalwart in breaking eggs this way.
>

I've read that often and tried it a few times. I'm not converting. The
flat surface just does not seem to break them right. I use the edge of
the counter and it is extremely rare, maybe once a year that shell
pieces get into the mix.

If it works for you, keep at it.