The Perfect Poached Egg

Isn't it a perfect day? Too wet to venture outside, I am having a pyjama day complete with Sunday papers, large pot of Lazy Sunday coffee and poached eggs on toasted seeded batch bread.

It really doesn't get better than this. 

I must confess, this is the first time I have successfully made perfect poached eggs without using a gadget, and I'm feeling very proud of myself. The key is to use a large whisk rather than a spoon when creating your whirlpool. Crack the egg in to a small jug and add a dash of vinegar to the egg (not to the water). When your whirlpool is whirling, lower the jug in to the water and let the egg slide out. 

Ta da!! Perfection!!

I had previously tried to use a spoon to stir the water and cracked the egg straight in to the pan with results that tasted just fine but were rather lacking aesthetically.

I poached this tip from the Guardian Website. Thank you Felicity Cloake!