Perfect soft-boiled eggs

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Perfect soft-boiled eggs
Sometimes you can't beat the classics 

4 medium eggs

15g butter (optional)

1 slice of my family favourites white sliced pan.

Bring a pan of water to the boil.

Gently lower the eggs into the water and boil for 4 minutes. 

Place each egg in an egg cup. 

Crack off the tops of the eggs and add a small knob of butter and a little salt and pepper. 

Serve with buttered toast soldiers.

Serves
4

Preparation Time
5 minutes

Cooking Time
10 minutes

Main ingredients
Eggs, Bread

Level of Difficulty
Easy

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