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Bread and Fried Eggs

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Background

Eggs with bread are a simple breakfast across many cultures. The bread turns a fried egg into a complete, practical meal and is ideal for catching the runny yolk.

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 8 slices bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper

How to cook

  1. Toast the bread to the desired color and keep it warm.
  2. Melt butter in a wide skillet over medium-low heat. Crack in the eggs without crowding them.
  3. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft, covering the pan briefly if the tops need help setting.
  4. Serve two eggs per person with toast.

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