Eggs Over Easy

Directions

1. 1
   Heat a small non-stick skillet over low heat and add butter.
2. 2
   As soon as the butter stops foaming, crack the eggs into the pan.
3. 3
   Lift the handle about an inch so that the eggs pool in the far corner of the pan.
4. 4
   Hold for 30 seconds or until the whites start to set, then lower the handle and give the pan a jiggle just to make sure there's no sticking.
5. 5
   Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and continue to cook over low heat until the whites become opaque.
6. 6
   Jiggle to loosen the eggs, then lift the pan, holding it about a foot above the heat.
7. 7
   Now, flip the eggs over by pushing the pan away and snapping upward simultaneously.
8. 8
   Once the eggs start their somersault, raise the pan to meet them so that the exposed yolks experience the softest landing possible.
9. 9
   The goal of course is to avoid breaking the yolks.
10. 10
    If you succeed, count to 10 slowly then flip the eggs again, slide them onto a plate and serve.
11. 11
    If the yolks do break, act like you meant them to, fry for another minute and serve.
12. 12
    They'll still taste great.