Egg With A Hat

Directions

1. 1
   With a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out a circle on the slice of bread.
2. 2
   Melt butter in a heavy frying pan.
3. 3
   Put in both pieces of bread.
4. 4
   Cook over moderate heat until they begin to brown. Break an egg into the hole and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the bread is brown.
5. 5
   Turn and brown the other side.
6. 6
   Add butter as needed to keep the bread from sticking. Serve with the cut-out piece on top.