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Perfect Poached Eggs on Toast
The perfect poached egg on toast has a runny yolk and a solid white which you'll achieve if you follow my simple steps!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 1 +
Course:
Breakfast , Lunch
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- eggs large
- 2 – 3 glugs of white distilled vinegar about a tablespoon, though I've never measured
- Buttered wholemeal toast
- salt
Instructions
- Fill a frying pan with 3.5cm of boiling water from the kettle (energy efficient).
- Add the vinegar and bring back to the boil.
- Break the egg into a ramekin/small bowl and gently lower the egg into the water tipping out gently, continue with the number of eggs required.
- Time the eggs for 3 minutes to have a cooked white and a runny yolk. If you prefer yours firmer just increase the time by a minute.
- Using a slotted spoon, place your eggs onto a couple of sheets of kitchen roll to blot away any residual water.
- Place on buttered toast and serve with a sprinkle of salt or ketchup if desired.
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Notes
- The vinegar is vitally important to enable the egg to keep its shape and not spread whilst cooking!