SOFT-COOKED DIPPING EGGS

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Why is it that in movies the characters are always eating soft-cooked eggs from an egg cup and dipping their toast into the yolk? Well, I don't know either, but they sure look good, don't they? Here is a recipe for the perfect soft-cooked egg. Photo source: choice.com.au

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Eggs

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large eggs
4 slice bread
4 tsp butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a deep saucepan with enough water to cover eggs at at least an inch.
  • 2. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Immediately remove pan from heat to stop boiling. Cover the saucepan and let eggs stand in water for 2 to 4 minutes until cooked as desired.
  • 3. Drain the water and immediately run cold water over the eggs to cool them a bit. Place each egg into an egg cup.
  • 4. Toast the bread and spread with butter. Cut toast into 1-inch strips.
  • 5. Crack the tops off eggs with a knife. Salt and pepper eggs as desired. Serve toast strips with eggs for dipping into soft yolks.

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