Egg Butty

What to Put on the Table With Egg Butty

• Mug of tea
• Grilled tomato
• Bacon
• Orange juice

How to Cook Egg Butty

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1. Butter both slices of bread.

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2. Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat for 1 minute. Crack in the egg and fry for 3 minutes, spooning a little hot oil over the white, until the white is set and the yolk still soft.

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3. Season with the salt. Lift the egg onto one slice, spoon over the brown sauce, close with the second slice and press lightly.

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4. Cut in half and eat while hot.

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Notes From the Method

Butter the bread to the edges so the yolk does not soak through.

For a firmer yolk, flip the egg for 20 seconds before it goes in the bread.

Toast the bread first if you like a firmer sandwich.

Storing and Reheating

Best eaten straight away. A fried egg does not keep.

Common Questions

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.