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Flip and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes for medium doneness.
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
When eggs are desired doneness (nearly set), remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
In some cases, taste the pasta to check for doneness.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
This helps the whites set quickly, making the shells easier to remove and giving you better control over doneness.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
When eggs are desired doneness (nearly set), remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
In some cases, taste the pasta to check for doneness.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
This helps the whites set quickly, making the shells easier to remove and giving you better control over doneness.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for doneness
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“Doneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doneness. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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doneness
noun
done·ness
ˈdən-nəs 
: the condition of being cooked to the desired degree
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