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Eggstraordinary Greek Easter Eggs!

Every package has their own set of instructions, please follow the package directions.
Course Eggs
Cuisine Greek
Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

  • 50 eggs or according to package instructions
  • Greek Red Dye
  • 1 cup of vinegar
  • 1/2 cup oil

Instructions

For 50 eggs or Package Instructions (see note)

  1. Wash eggs thoroughly.
  2. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Once the eggs are boiled, leave them to room temperature.
  4. Dilute dye in a cup of water.
  5. Add dye and 1 cup of vinegar to the eggs.
  6. Let them soak until a become deep red.
  7. Remove and let them dry.
  8. Using a paper towel add a little of the oil and rub the eggs gently until shiny. Being careful not to remove dye.

Recipe Notes

The Greek egg dye packages have various amounts of eggs to be used in the recipe.
You can use less amount of eggs to dye. Make the dye according to the instructions -you will just have extra dye left over.