Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For many Christians, this holiday is also a time to dye eggs. There are many different ways to dye eggs, and each one can create a unique Easter egg. To dye an egg using rice powder, mix 1 cup of rice with 2 cups of water in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes. Pour 1 cup of the cooled mixture into each eggshell. Use a spoon or your hands to evenly distribute the rice powder throughout the egg. Let the eggs sit in their dye for 30 minutes, then rinse them off with cold water. ..
Fun and Colorful Rice Dyed Easter Eggs
These brightly colored eggs are so fun to make this Easter! Wonderfully vibrant, these rice dyed eggs are super simple and fun to make with your little ones. Great for decorations, or make some colorful devilled eggs with them!
How to Make Rice Dyed Easter Eggs
Place a cup of rice into a Ziplock bag. Add in food coloring and shake well. Repeat with other colors. Place an egg into a bag, one at a time. Seal the bag and move the egg around in the rice. Place the colored eggs into an empty egg carton to allow them to dry.
How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs
Your eggs need to be hard-boiled before they are dyed, the easiest way to make a lot at a time is on the stovetop. Place the eggs in a pot of water, bring them up to a boil, then cover with a lid and turn off the heat. Allow the eggs to sit in hot water for 15 minutes. You can run the eggs under cold running water to cool them so that they are easier to peel.
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I hope you have as much fun making these rice dyed Easter eggs as we did! They are such a fun activity and a great way to add some color to your Easter break! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
