Perfect Fried Egg

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Rice cereal isn’t the only breakfast food distinguishable by a “snap,” “crackle” and “pop.” When a fresh egg meets hot butter, the spatter crisps the edges for the best fried egg — just like grandma used to make.

Start to finish: 5 minutes 
Impresses: 1

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
3 eggs
Salt and pepper

Method
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in butter to melt and swirl to coat pan. 

Carefully crack egg into pan. Let bubble and cook about 45 seconds before using a spoon to baste edges of egg with hot butter. Continue to cook 1–2 minutes until whites are set and yolk is soft.

Season with salt and pepper before serving.