Perfect Soft Cooked Eggs with Buttered Soldiers

 

2 cold Eggs

2 slices whole grain Bread

Butter

S&P

 

Fill the bottom of a small saucepan with ¥2 inch of water. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the water to a full boil. Quickly (though gently) set the eggs into the pan (using tongs if you prefer). Put on the lid and set a timer for 6 1/2 minutes. While the eggs cook, toast and lightly butter the bread. Cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips and put on a plate or plates. As soon as the timer rings, put the pan into the sink and run cold water over the eggs for 30 seconds to stop the cooking process. Immediately transfer the eggs to egg cups, if you have them, or small bowls. Serve with the buttered soldiers and season with salt and pepper, as desired.