Coddled Eggs in Teacups

A little butter is all you need to ease these eggs from their cups. Plus, it adds flavor without too much fat.

Martha Stewart Living, May 2010 http://www.marthastewart.com/133291/coddled-eggs-teacups

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Ingredients

- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 4 English muffins, split
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, tarragon, parsley, chervil, or dill
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Butter insides of 4 teacups with 1 piece of butter each. Crack 1 egg into each teacup. Bring 1 inch of water to a gentle simmer in a large, straight-sided skillet.
Transfer teacups to simmering water, and cover with a piece of parchment. Reduce heat to medium, and steam, covered with skillet lid, until whites are set but yolks are still soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, toast English muffins. Sprinkle chopped herbs, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pepper over tops of cooked eggs. Serve with English muffins.