Fried Egg on Brown Butter Toast
“I eat this at least twice a week. It sounds too basic to write a recipe for, but the difference between a great fried egg and a mediocre one is the technique and the fat you cook it in. Brown butter changes everything — it’s nutty, it’s rich, and it makes the egg taste like something special.”
What You’ll Need
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 slices good thick bread
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: chili flakes, fresh thyme, a few drops of hot sauce
Let’s Cook — Step by Step
- Step 1 — Put butter in a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Watch it carefully — it will foam, then the foam will subside, and then the milk solids will start to turn golden brown and smell nutty. That’s your moment.
- Step 2 — Crack both eggs straight into the browned butter. Season with salt immediately.
- Step 3 — Here’s the technique for crispy edges: tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to baste the hot butter over the yolks continuously for about 60–90 seconds. The whites will crisp at the edges.
- Step 4 — The yolks should be just set on the outside but still runny inside.
- Step 5 — Meanwhile, toast the bread until dark golden.
- Step 6 — Slide the eggs onto the toast. Crack over some black pepper and add chili flakes if using.
- Step 7 — Eat immediately. The whole thing takes about 4 minutes.
Kitchen Tip: Basting the yolks with hot butter is what gives you that gorgeous white film over the yolk without flipping the egg.
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