Almond Free Classic Fried Eggs
Few breakfasts are as satisfying as a perfectly cooked fried egg, and this stripped-back version proves you really don't need much to get it right. Butter, eggs, salt, and pepper — that's the whole list, which means there's nothing hiding in the pan that shouldn't be there. Melting the butter until it just foams before adding the eggs is the small trick that gives you golden, lacy edges without any rubbery texture. Cooking over medium-low heat and leaving the eggs undisturbed lets the whites set gently while keeping the yolk glossy and runny — or you can flip for over-easy if you prefer a slightly more set center. It's the kind of recipe that rewards patience over high heat, and the result tastes far better than it has any right to given the effort involved. Serve straight from the skillet onto warm plates and eat immediately while everything is still at its best.
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2 servings
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a 10-inch or 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat until it foams and the foam begins to subside, about 1 minute.
- 2
Crack each egg into the skillet, spacing them apart so the whites don't merge. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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