Instructions
- Put a saucepan of boiling water over a low heat.
- Put the butter in a bowl and stand it in the saucepan to melt, while you beat together the eggs, salt, pepper and water.
- When the butter is hot and clear, pour in the egg mixture and stir twice.
- They can then be left over the gently simmering water while you set the table.
- Give them an occasional stir as you pass by to prevent the eggs at the bottom from sticking.
- As soon as the eggs are the consistency of clotted cream remove the saucepan from the heat and the eggs will keep hot over the hot water until they are needed.
- Serve on buttered toast.