Egg-in-a-Hole

Directions

1. 1
   With a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, press a hole in the center of the slice of bread.
2. 2
   Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and melt in the butter.
3. 3
   When the butter is all spread out, place the piece of bread in the skillet and crack the egg straight into the center of the hole.
4. 4
   Cook until the egg sets a bit on the bottom, 30 to 45 seconds.
5. 5
   Sprinkle the egg with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   After about a minute, flip it over with a spatula and salt and pepper the other side.
7. 7
   Move the whole piece of toast around the skillet, soaking up all of the glorious butter.
8. 8
   Let it cook until the yolk feels soft.
9. 9
   Here's the key: golden brown toast, white (not brown/burned) whites, soft unbroken yolk.
10. 10
    Perfect.