Jammy Soft-Boiled Eggs & Buttered Toast
Two golden-yolked soft-boiled eggs with creamy centers, served with crispy buttered toast. Ready in under 10 minutes—the ultimate weeknight breakfast.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 11g
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 slices bread
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat, enough to cover the eggs by 1 inch.
- 2
Gently lower eggs into the boiling water and start a timer for 6 minutes 30 seconds.
- 3
While eggs cook, toast the bread until golden and spread with butter.
- 4
When the timer goes off, transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let sit for 30 seconds.
- 5
Gently tap and peel each egg, then place on a small plate with the yolk facing up.
- 6
Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then serve immediately alongside the buttered toast.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot
- large spoon
- bowl
- small plate
- timer
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