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When eggs are desired doneness (nearly set), remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
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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
Next, a panel of anonymous judges will hit the road, visiting each of the Top 10 restaurants to score burgers on taste, appearance, and doneness (cooked to 160°F).
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 13 Mar. 2026
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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
Next, a panel of anonymous judges will hit the road, visiting each of the Top 10 restaurants to score burgers on taste, appearance, and doneness (cooked to 160°F).
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Doneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doneness. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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doneness
noun
done·ness
ˈdən-nəs 
: the condition of being cooked to the desired degree
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