Eggs are one of the best ways to start the day. They’re packed with protein, which helps keep everyone feeling fuller for longer, and they’re endlessly versatile — scrambled, boiled, poached, baked or folded into a frittata. Whatever your family’s morning routine looks like, there’s an egg recipe here to suit it.
Eggs are also a brilliant food for kids because there are so many ways to serve them. Whether your child is a dippy-egg-and-soldiers devotee or prefers theirs scrambled and soft, you’re likely to find a new favourite among these easy breakfast ideas.
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Cracking Breakfast Recipes with Eggs
1. Master the Dippy Egg
There’s nothing like a classic dippy egg for dunking toast soldiers into a runny yolk. Place your eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water, about an inch above the eggs. Bring to a rolling boil, then take the pan off the heat, cover with a lid, and leave for four to six minutes for a dippy egg. For a hard-boiled egg, leave for up to 15 minutes.
2. Perfect Poached Eggs
The secret to a great poached egg is fresh eggs and a small dash of vinegar in the water.
Method:
- Bring a pan of water to a gentle simmer and add a dash of vinegar
- Crack each egg into a small dish first
- Stir the water into a gentle whirlpool with a wooden spoon
- Slowly tip the egg into the water
- Cook to your preferred consistency
- Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper
Poached eggs are lovely on brown toast, or served with spinach, avocado or asparagus for some extra greens.
3. Sublime Scrambled Eggs
A pan, some butter, and a little patience are all you need. This method serves two.
Method:
- Beat four eggs with a quarter cup of milk and seasoning until well blended
- Melt a thick slice
