Kittencal's Perfect Poached Eggs

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This is the only method I use for the best poached eggs, you will never go wrong with this recipe! you may of coarse increase the eggs to whatever amount desired, the addition of a small amount of milk will create a softer egg :)

by Kittencalrecipezazz·published 2007-12-12

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Breakfast

Servings

3 serving(s)

Total time

7 min

prep 2 min

Calories / serving

75 kcal

Ingredients (4)

serves

3 eggsegg
waterwater
1 tablespoon milkmilk
1 pinch saltsalt

Instructions (6 steps)

01Grease a saucepan with a very small amount of melted butter or margarine (do not use cooking spray it will affect the taste of the eggs).
02Add in cold water to a depth of 2-inches in the saucepan.
03Add in milk and a pinch of salt to the water; bring to a boil then reduce to a light simmer.
04Holding the egg as close as possible to the simmering water break eggs one at a time into the water.
05Simmer over very low heat for 5 minutes or until desired doneness.
06Carefully remove eggs with a slotted spoon.

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