As the shell splits, use your pinky and the base of your palm to stabilize the bottom half while your thumb "hinges" the top half open. The yolk and white should slide right out. Pro Tips for Beginners

Tap the egg sharply against a flat surface (like a countertop) rather than a sharp edge. A flat surface creates a cleaner vertical fracture and pushes the membrane inward without shattering the shell into tiny shards.

Position your hand over the bowl. Press your thumb and index finger upward while pulling your middle and ring fingers downward.