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|DatePublished=3rd November 2012
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|ImageComment = 2 perfect poached eggs.  The ''huge'' one is a double-yolker from our [[Buying point of lay hens|girls]]
|ImageComment = 2 perfect poached eggs.  The ''huge'' one is a double-yolker from our [[Buying point of lay hens|girls]]
|Servings = 1 egg per person
|Servings = 1 egg per person
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[[Image:Perfect poached eggs recipe.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Slide the egg off a saucer]]
[[Image:Perfect poached eggs recipe.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Slide the egg off a saucer]]


While you can make poached eggs using a purpose made egg poacher, it is just as easy to cook them using a normal [[pan]] or [[frying pan]].  The trick is to swirl the water vigorously first and then gently lower the egg into the center of the pan using a ladle or a saucer.
While you can make poached eggs using a purpose made egg poacher, it is just as easy to cook them using a normal [[saucepan]] or [[frying pan]].  The trick is to swirl the water vigorously first and then gently lower the egg into the center of the pan using a ladle or a saucer.
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| Really [[fresh eggs]], free-range if possible.
| Really [[fresh eggs]], free-range if possible.
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* Serve with hot brown buttered toast, using only real butter.
* Serve with hot brown buttered toast, using only real butter.
* Pat dry and refrigerate for later use in a [[salad]].
* Pat dry and refrigerate for later use in a [[salad]].
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