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How to Make a Fried egg

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By chefmax
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Tired of not being able to cook a good fried egg. Well here is an easy way too cook a fried egg

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Frying Pan
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter or Oil
  • Eggs
  • Salt & Pepper(optional)
  1. Step 1

    Place your frying pan on your stove on medium-low heat and melt your butter or oil.

  2. Step 2

    When butter has melted add your egg(s).

  3. Step 3

    Cook slowly at medium-low heat and flip them with a turner when they are 3/4 the way cooked.

  4. Step 4

    Cook till desired doneness. To check to see how done they are test with your turner on your egg white part. Do not test on the yolk it can break and ruin your egg.

    Over Easy = Whites still spongy
    Over-medium = Whites firm but yolks soft.(test the yolk by pressing them lightly with your turner. Not to hard though or your yolk will break.)
    Over-well Test the egg whites and yolk they should be firm.

Tips & Warnings
  • Caution should be used with the hot butter or ail not splashing on you.

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on 9/30/2008 Thanks for sharing. I like eggs.

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