Basted Eggs

This recipe produces a delicious, simple egg with satisfying, set whites and a creamy, runny yolk. It's similar to a poached egg, but more flavorful and less fussy.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tablespoons salted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon water
• 0.125 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pinch flaky sea salt, or to taste

Steps

1. Melt butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Carefully crack eggs into the skillet and let cook until whites have almost set, about 1 minute. Add water, cover skillet with a lid or cookie sheet, reduce heat to medium-low, and let cook until whites have set, yolks are still runny, and some of white has set over yolk, 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove lid and transfer eggs to a serving plate. Garnish with pepper and flaky salt, if desired. Serve immediately.