Food & Cooking The Best Way to Separate Egg Yolks From Egg Whites Cracking eggs over a single bowl can lead to broken yolks in the whites. Use three bowls and follow these steps: By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on September 28, 2014 Share Tweet Pin Email Crack an egg; catch the yolk in your clean hand, and allow the white to run through your fingers into a small bowl. (This way, if you make a mistake, you won't contaminate the rest of the whites or yolks.) Slip the egg yolk from your hand into a bowl reserved for the yolks. Transfer the white into a third, larger bowl of egg whites. Repeat the process, if needed. Refrigerate reserved whites or yolks in an airtight container for up to three days. (Whites can be frozen for up to two months.) Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit