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Cook's Illustrated Perfect Fried Eggs and Toast

from numnums.com

7 min

prep: 5 min

cook: 2 min

2 servings

$Cook\'s Illustrated Perfect Fried Eggs and Toast$

ingredients

1 tsp vegetable oil

2 large eggs

salt and pepper

1 tsp unsalted butter

chilled

butter

toast

ketchup

optional

cookware

Cooking perfect fried eggs is super easy with the right preparation and timing. :)

1	Preheat the skillet and the oil for 5 minutes over low heat. Warm serving plates in a low oven or in the microwave.
2	Crack the eggs into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
3	Load the toaster with bread and kick it off.
4	Bump the heat up to medium-high. When the oil starts to shimmer, add the butter and quickly swirl to coat.
5	Quickly glide the eggs into the skillet and cover. Cook for 1 minute.
6	Transfer the skillet away from the heat. Rest covered for about 15-45 seconds for runny yolks, 45-60 seconds for soft but set yolks, and 2 minutes for medium-set yolks.
7	Butter the toast and transfer the eggs to the warmed plates. Serve with ketchup and enjoy immediately.

source: adapted from a technique published in Cook's Illustrated magazine