Soft Boiled Egg AKA Egg In A Cup is a breakfast that brings you right back to childhood. Get a little nostalgic and quickly have a satisfying breakfast in less than 5 minutes!
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I don't think I've eaten a soft boiled egg since I was a kid.
Man, oh man, I used to love to dunk my toast strips into a soft boiled egg in a cup. I don't know why I have never made this as an adult. I mean, they couldn't be easier to cook. You literally just need to know how to boil water.
When I was little, we had cute little egg cups for holding soft boiled eggs. As an adult, I've just never thought to find these (until now).
So, the other day, when I had the hankering for a soft boiled egg in a cup, I searched my cabinets for a good vessel for holding the egg. Nope, no, cute egg cups magically appeared. I did, however, have a few shot glasses in my cabinet. Perfect!
To make the perfect soft boiled egg:
First, bring a pan of water to a boil.
Next, carefully lower egg into the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer.
Then, allow the egg to simmer for exactly 4 minutes.
After 4 minutes, carefully remove egg from pan and immediately place in a bowl of icy water to stop the cooking process.
Place your egg in a cup or holding vessel of your choice and use a knife to give the top end of the egg a good whack. You will then be able to pull the top of the egg off.
Dip your toast in and enjoy!
I scoured the internet and found some items that might make this process easier if you are intimidated:
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Printable Recipe Card
Soft Boiled Egg AKA Egg In A Cup
Ingredients
- egg
- water
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Using a spoon, carefully lower the egg into the boiling water. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Allow egg(s) to simmer 4 minutes.
- After 4 minutes, using a spoon, move egg from boiling water to bowl of ice water.
- Once egg is cool enough to handle place in egg cup and give the side top of egg shell a whack with knife or spoon. Peel back top. Season with salt and pepper to liking.
- Enjoy with toast!
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