How to Fry an Egg Over Hard

Ingredients and Equipment

Ingredients
  • Egg(s)
  • Butter
  • Seasonings (optional)
Equipment
  • Frying or saute pan
  • Spatula
  • Plate
  • Dull knife

Instructions

  1. Place your saute or frying pan over low heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Monitor your frying egg and watch or the whites to turn opaque in color. 
  5. Tilt your pan upwards, then slide your spatula about half way under the frying egg.
  6. Flip your egg to the opposite side. Adjust any pieces that do not flip correctly and are not laying flat against the pan.
  7. Cook your fried egg for 2 minutes on the second side.
  8. Press on the yolk of your egg with your finger to check the firmness.
  9. 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.
  10. Slide your egg from the pan onto a plate. 
  11. Take a dull knife and cut into the yolk of the egg.
  12. Return the egg to your pan to cook longer if any liquid remains inside the yolk.
  13. 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

References

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