Here’s a simple, satisfying way to enjoy Eggs and Coffee—a timeless breakfast duo that’s both energizing and comforting. Below is a basic guide, plus a few tasty twists if you want to elevate it.
Basic Breakfast: Eggs and Coffee
Ingredients:
For the eggs (choose your style):
-
2–3 large eggs
-
Salt and pepper, to taste
-
Butter or oil for cooking
For the coffee:
-
1–2 tbsp ground coffee (medium grind)
-
8 oz hot water (just off the boil, ~200°F / 93°C)
-
Cream, milk, sugar, or preferred sweetener (optional)
Egg Preparation Ideas:
-
Scrambled:
-
Beat eggs with a pinch of salt.
-
Cook low and slow in butter, stirring constantly, for creamy curds.
-
-
Fried:
-
Heat oil or butter over medium heat.
-
Crack in eggs and cook sunny-side up, over-easy, or over-hard.
-
-
Boiled:
-
Soft-boiled: 6 minutes.
-
Hard-boiled: 9–12 minutes.
-
Peel and season with salt and pepper.
-
-
Poached:
-
Crack eggs into simmering water with a splash of vinegar.
-
Cook 3–4 minutes until whites are set and yolks are runny.
-
Coffee Brewing Methods (Pick One):
-
Drip Coffee Maker: Classic, hands-off method.
-
French Press: Rich and bold. Steep 4 minutes, then plunge.
-
Pour-Over: Clean and smooth; pour in slow circles over grounds.
-
Espresso or Moka Pot: Intense and concentrated.
Fun Variations:
-
Add cheese, herbs, or hot sauce to your eggs.
-
Try a cappuccino, latte, or cold brew instead of regular coffee.
-
Pair with toast, avocado, or breakfast sausage for a full plate.
Would you like a gourmet version, like eggs Benedict with café au lait?