Ingredients and Equipment
Instructions
- Place your saute or frying pan over low heat.
- Put a pat of butter into your pan and allow it to melt. Move the butter around the pan to ensure the bottom is covered completely.
- Crack an egg and place it in the center of your pan after the butter has melted. Do not separate the yolk when cracking the egg.
- Monitor your frying egg and watch or the whites to turn opaque in color.
- Tilt your pan upwards, then slide your spatula about half way under the frying egg.
- Flip your egg to the opposite side. Adjust any pieces that do not flip correctly and are not laying flat against the pan.
- Cook your fried egg for 2 minutes on the second side.
- Press on the yolk of your egg with your finger to check the firmness.
- Remove the fried egg from your pan once the egg is firm to the touch and does not seem to have any remaining liquid portion.
- Slide your egg from the pan onto a plate.
- Take a dull knife and cut into the yolk of the egg.
- Return the egg to your pan to cook longer if any liquid remains inside the yolk.
- Once the egg is completely done, serve or enjoy.
Tips and Suggestions
- Avoid separating the yolk when cracking the egg.
- Cook on the first side until all the egg whites turn opaque.
- Cook on the second side for about 2 minutes.
- Customize the dish with a variety of seasonings and herbs.
