Bringing to Room Temperature

Bringing an ingredient to room temperature means taking it out of the refrigerator and letting it sit for a while before cooking until it reaches the surrounding temperature. This is important for even cooking and mixing when using ingredients such as butter, eggs, and meat. The waiting time depends on the size of the ingredient, but perishable ingredients such as meat and eggs should not sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 32°C / 90°F.

Where It’s Used

“Before making the cake, take the eggs and butter out half an hour ahead of time to bring them to room temperature.”