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"Over egg the pudding"

Posted by Bjorn Again (Graham) on November 15, 2006

"Over egg the pudding" - what's the origin of this phrase? I've read a culinary suggestion concerning egg used to glaze pastry and the mush that can result from using too much, but it seems a bit far-fetched. Any other suggestions?