How to Use yolk in a Sentence

yolk

noun
  • Blend in the egg and egg yolk, then beat in 2 cups of the flour.
    Katie Workman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Stop the mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the egg and yolk.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 Apr. 2021
  • The movement of the water helps coat the yolk with the white.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 30 Dec. 2020
  • Then, drain the egg whites and yolk out of the egg and clean it up.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Plus, the yolk holds 40% of the protein found in eggs in the first place.
    Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 20 Jan. 2021
  • The yolk: from an egg retrieved at the last minute from the fridge.
    Bill Buford, The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2020
  • Make sure the egg white halves have no trace of cooked yolks.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Cut them in half and separate the yolks from the whites.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023
  • Step 2: Move the needle around inside the shell to break the yolk.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Each yolk is a single cell, one of the world’s largest.
    Hazlitt, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Or that the color of the yolk varies based on the hens’ diet?
    Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 7 May 2021
  • Move the toothpick around inside the egg to break up the yolk.
    Rachael Lagarde Walker, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2021
  • Egg yolk can deflate the meringue, so be sure not to let any get in the bowl.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2022
  • In a small bowl, stir the yolk and heavy cream until streak-free.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Beat in the egg, then the yolk and finally the vanilla.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 Dec. 2020
  • Separate the yolk and add that and the mustard to a small bowl.
    Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Now brush the inside of the pie crust with the egg yolk mix and return to the oven for 2 minutes to seal the base.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 July 2022
  • Add the egg yolk, whisking fast to avoid curdling, then whisk in the cheese.
    Emily Heil, Washington Post, 31 July 2022
  • Spoon the hot mixture into a bowl with the egg yolk and mix well.
    Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Lay on top, crimp edges, slice steam holes and baste with an egg yolk.
    Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2020
  • The main role of vitellogenins is to support the production of yolk for the eggs.
    Tim Vernimmen, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Jan. 2022
  • Add Parmesan, 3 1/2 ounces of flour, whole egg, and egg yolk to bowl.
    Rebecca White, Dallas News, 15 Sep. 2020
  • To make a half-batch of aioli, whisk it by hand and use 1 egg yolk rather than half of a whole egg.
    Sunset Magazine, 1 Sep. 2020
  • The whole, salted egg yolk in the middle of the cakes symbolizes the full moon.
    Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Cover and cook for about 1 minute, until the yolks are just set.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Separate the whites and yolks and make sure the egg white halves have no trace of cooked yolks.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Crack the egg in the well and cook until the white is slightly cooked and yolk is runny.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2021
  • The yolk, white and shell can cause damage to your car's finish.
    Washington Post, 2 July 2021
  • Just make sure to add the hot pasta water a little at a time to avoid scrambling the silky egg yolks that make up the base of the sauce.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
  • All chefs agree that while moisture and texture matters, so does a balance of sweetness, which can be heightened with a savory element—such as a salted egg yolk stuffed in the middle of the cake.
    Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024

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