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Poached Eggs

Ingredients

  • eggs If you're not sure an egg is good, give it the witch test: Place it in water. If it sinks, it's fine; if it floats, toss it.
  • water

Instructions

  1. Bring water to boil in a small saucepan.  

  2. Using a small pin, gently poke a hole in one end of each egg.  (This releases any air trapped in the egg.)

  3. Using a slotted spoon, gently place each egg in boiling water for approx. 10 seconds.

  4. Remove eggs with slotted spoon.  Turn off heat.  

  5. Crack eggs into small dish or cup.  Slip gently back into water, folding white over yolk with spoon if necessary.  Cook for approx. 4 min.  

  6. Remove with slotted spoon.  Serve as desired.