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Smashed 7-Minute Eggs on Toast Recipe

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Smashed 7-Minute Eggs on Toast is a simple yet elegant breakfast or brunch recipe featuring perfectly soft-boiled eggs with creamy yolks smashed over toasted artisan bread. Enhanced with a lemony mayo spread and seasoned with flaky sea salt and fresh herbs, this dish is customizable with optional garnishes like smoked seafood or spicy sriracha for a flavorful, satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

For the Toast

  • 6 large eggs (preferably a week old)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 4 slices artisan bread, sliced ½" thick
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Flaky sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings and Garnishes

  • Fresh herbs such as dill, basil, or parsley
  • Microgreens
  • Smoked seafood such as lox
  • Sriracha sauce
  • Everything but the bagel seasoning blend
  • Furikake Japanese rice seasoning blend
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook the eggs. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then add a splash of white vinegar. Set a timer for exactly 7 minutes, then carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water. Do not adjust the heat to ensure consistent cooking for perfectly soft-boiled eggs.
  2. Prepare ice bath. While the eggs cook, fill a large mixing bowl with ice water. As soon as the timer goes off, or slightly before for a slightly softer yolk, transfer the eggs quickly to the ice bath. Let them cool for about 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
  3. Peel the eggs. When the eggs are cool enough to handle, gently tap the shells against a counter on all sides to crack them, then carefully peel the shells off. Set the peeled eggs aside for now.
  4. Toast bread. Slice your favorite artisan bread into ½-inch thick slices. Toast them to your preferred level of crispness, then place the slices on plates for serving.
  5. Mix the mayo. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with fresh lemon juice until well blended. Spread a thin layer of this lemon-mayo mixture evenly over each toasted bread slice for a refreshing and creamy base.
  6. Smash the eggs. Place one peeled soft-boiled egg on top of each toast slice. Cut each egg in half, then use a fork to gently smash and spread the egg over the toast for a luscious texture.
  7. Garnish and enjoy. Sprinkle each piece of toast generously with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Add your choice of fresh dill, microgreens, and any optional toppings like smoked lox, sriracha, or seasoning blends. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Using a week-old egg helps make peeling easier after boiling.
  • Be precise with the 7-minute timer for perfect soft-boiled eggs with a creamy yolk center.
  • The white vinegar in the cooking water helps prevent egg whites from leaking in case of cracks.
  • Customize toppings to suit your taste, such as adding spicy sriracha or savory furikake.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the toast crispy and the eggs at ideal temperature.

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