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Soft-boiled eggs with crusty bread and olive oil


  • Author: Christopher Scott

Ingredients

Scale

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 slices of crusty bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or baguette)
  • 23 tablespoons high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or chives) for garnish

Instructions

Instructions

1. Boil the Eggs

  1. Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully lower the eggs into the water using a spoon.
  2. Cook the eggs for 6-7 minutes for runny yolks and soft whites.
  3. Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let cool for 1-2 minutes, then peel carefully.

2. Prepare the Bread

  1. Lightly toast the slices of bread to make them warm and crisp.
  2. Drizzle the toasted bread with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.

3. Assemble and Serve

  1. Plate the peeled eggs alongside the olive oil-drizzled bread.
  2. Sprinkle the eggs with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Optionally, garnish the eggs or bread with fresh herbs for added flavor.
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