Scrambled Eggs

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 5 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 break the eggs into a bowl and beat slightly with a fork, enough to break the yolks. add the salt, pepper, and milk.
• 2 melt the butter in the top of a double boiler and add eggs. set over hot water and cook over moderate heat.
• 3 stir from time to time with a fork and cook until creamy (about 10 minutes). do not overcook. scrambled eggs should not be dry. (hint: they are done when a watery liquid forms in the bottom and the eggs are nice and fluffy.) scoop out onto a plate and add shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.