Smashed 7-Minute Eggs Toast (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft-boiled eggs smashed atop toasted bread with zesty mayo and fresh garnishes—simple, rich flavor.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ For the toast
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6 large eggs, preferably a week old
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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4 slices artisan bread, cut 1.25 cm thick
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60 ml mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Flaky sea salt, to taste
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Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
→ Optional toppings and garnishes
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Fresh herbs such as dill, basil, or parsley
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Micro greens
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Smoked seafood, such as lox
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Sriracha
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Everything but the bagel seasoning blend
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Furikake Japanese rice seasoning blend
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Red pepper flakes
# How to Prepare:
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Bring a medium saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Add the white vinegar to the water. Using a slotted spoon, gently lower the eggs into the boiling water. Set a timer for exactly 7 minutes, maintaining the heat level throughout.
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While the eggs cook, fill a large mixing bowl with cold water and ice. As soon as the timer reaches 7 minutes, immediately transfer the eggs into the ice bath to halt further cooking. Let them cool for approximately 5 minutes.
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Once the eggs are cool to the touch, gently tap each shell on the counter to crack it on all sides, then peel under running water as needed. Set peeled eggs aside.
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Slice the artisan bread to a thickness of about 1.25 cm if not already sliced. Toast the bread slices until golden, then arrange on serving plates.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Spread a thin, even layer onto each slice of toasted bread.
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Place one peeled, soft-boiled egg on each piece of toast. Cut eggs in half, then use a fork to gently smash them over the bread.
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Sprinkle each portion with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Garnish with your choice of fresh herbs, micro greens, smoked seafood, or desired toppings. Serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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For slightly firmer or softer yolks, adjust boiling time based on egg size: reduce by 1 minute for medium eggs, increase by 1 minute for extra-large.
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Lemon juice can be substituted with fresh lime juice for a different citrus note.
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Nutritional information is calculated based on 1.5 eggs per serving.