Poached Eggs on Toast

Name: Poached Eggs on Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 2 slices white or sourdough bread, toasted; 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Warm poached eggs with runny yolks served over thick slices of buttered toasted bread. A classic breakfast staple cooked gently on the stovetop.

10 minEasyServes 2280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 slices white or sourdough bread, toasted
1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle simmer over medium heat and stir in 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar.
2

Crack each of the 4 large eggs into a small ramekin or bowl.
3

Create a gentle whirlpool in the water with a spoon, then slide the large eggs carefully into the center.
4

Poach for 3 to 4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain soft.
5

Spread 1 tbsp softened unsalted butter onto the 2 slices toasted white or sourdough bread.
6

Remove large eggs with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and place atop the white or sourdough bread.
7

Season with 1/4 tsp fine sea salt and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper before serving immediately.

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Questions

How do I know when Poached Eggs on Toast is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until whites are set but yolks remain soft.

Can I make Poached Eggs on Toast dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Poached Eggs on Toast is 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Poached Eggs on Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Poached Eggs on Toast is 2 slices white or sourdough bread, toasted. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Poached Eggs on Toast contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Poached Eggs on Toast?

Refrigerate what is left of Poached Eggs on Toast within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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