Eggs have gotten so expensive some national retailers are limiting how many cartons customers can buy.
The rise has been attributed to the ongoing bird flu outbreak.
Expect to see higher egg prices at restaurants, too.
For instance, breakfast chains Waffle House and Dennys have announced egg surcharges.
Weve even got advice about cheaper baking substitutions if a recipe is asking for eggs.
First, lets take a look at the problem.
Today itd be closer to $5 in many parts of the country.
In much of California, a dozen eggs costs about $9.
Most of the birds were egg-laying chickens.
Eggs are so highly in demand that border officials are actually seeing a spike in egg smuggling.
(Bringing uncooked eggs from Mexico into the U.S. is illegal due to the risk of bird flu.)
Then there are the internet memes: Its too expensive now to egg your enemys house.
Easter egg hunts are hereby canceled.
Having eggs in your grocery cart is suddenly a sign of wealth.
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Will Egg Prices Go Down?
Experts expect the price of eggs to fall eventually, but when theyll start to decrease is unclear.
Egg prices are expected to rise about 20% in 2025, according to the USDA.
Prices wont fall back to where they were before our inflation woes.
But the side effects of a massive avian flu outbreak should wear off over time.
So what can you do about all this?
Substituting eggs is a tricky endeavor for bakers.
However, it may be necessary because of these prices.
Some ingredients provide the same lift to baked goods as eggs, notably baking powder and baking soda.
But getting the ratio correct is complicated.
Surprisingly, carbonated water is a great egg substitute for baked goods like cakes and muffins.
Keep in mind that using bananas creates a different flavor profile as well as a gummier texture.
But for some baked goods, the additional moisture in bananas can be a boon for your taste buds.
Heres our guide to raising backyard chickens whats involved and what it costs.
Be warned that its not necessarily easy.
Still, its one way to ensure a steady supply of eggs.
Kaz Weida, a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder, contributed.
