50 g (2 oz) butter, melted
4 eggs
salt and freshly ground pepper
method
1. Place four individual ovenproof dishes or cocottes on a baking sheet, and put one quarter of the butter in each.
2. Break an egg into each dish and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) mark 4 for 5 8 minutes until the eggs are just set. Serve at once.
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