
Eggs are one of those rare ingredients that are naturally free of wheat in every form — no substitutions, no swaps, just pure simplicity on a plate. That said, it's still worth making this at home rather than ordering out, where shared griddles and seasoned pans can introduce unexpected cross-contact. Here, it's just butter, eggs, salt, and pepper — a short ingredient list that gives you total control over what goes into your meal. The real secret is patience: melting the butter over medium-low heat until the foam settles means the whites cook gently and evenly without rubbery edges. You get that golden, lacy border, a silky set white, and a yolk that's still gloriously runny — or flipped over-easy if you prefer just a little more doneness. It's the kind of breakfast that feels effortless but tastes like you actually know what you're doing in the kitchen.
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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.
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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