It’s a mystery to some but not really hard at all if you follow a few easy but important steps:-

1. Make sure your eggs are really fresh
2. Crack your egg into a small bowl so its easy to slip into a pan of water
3. Bring a low sided pan filled with 10cm of water to the boil and reduce heat to low…it doesn’t need to be boiling or simmering
4. Gently slide the egg into the pan of water as close to the surface as you can so you don’t break up the white of the egg.
5. Leave the pan on low heat and set a timer for 3½ minutes to achieve a runny yolk….any longer and it will be set….any shorter and the white will still be a little glutinous.
6. Remove from pan with a large slotted spoon to drain water off and place onto your hot buttered toast and bacon….Enjoy!!!!!!!!

See there is no need to add vinegar, who wants their egg tasting like vinegar anyway, no need to swirl the water, you can if you like but there is no need,  you can just watch your egg forming its shape before your eyes.

Please leave a comment if you have enjoyed making this recipe so I know I’m making people happy ❤️