Poached Eggs on Toast
Easy
A classic and satisfying breakfast of silky poached egg served on buttered toast, finished with olive oil, pepper, and fresh parsley.
POACHED EGG ON TOAST RECIPE
Video byBarry Lewis
Cooking Steps
6
STEP 1 OF 6
Heat water in pan
USES
Water, deep pan, simmering (as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Fill a deep pan with water and heat until fine, gentle bubbles appear.
STEP 2 OF 6
Poach the egg
USES
Egg, fresh, room temperature (4 whole)
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Open on YouTube ↗Tip the fresh egg into the gently simmering water and cook for two and a half minutes.
STEP 3 OF 6
Baste egg top
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Open on YouTube ↗Carefully spoon hot water over the top of the egg to cook it evenly.
STEP 4 OF 6
Lift and drain egg
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Open on YouTube ↗Remove the poached egg with a slotted spoon and rest it on kitchen towel for about 20 seconds.
STEP 5 OF 6
Toast and butter bread
USES
Thick-Cut Bread, toasted (4 slice)·Butter (Unsalted), spread generously (as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Place the toast on a plate and spread generously with butter.
STEP 6 OF 6
Add egg and toppings
USES
Olive Oil, drizzle on top (as needed)·Parsley (Fresh), finely chopped (as needed)·Black Pepper, freshly ground (as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Slide the poached egg onto the toast, drizzle with olive oil, grind over pepper, and sprinkle chopped parsley.
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