Step 1

Heat an 8-inch skillet over medium/low heat. Add butter.

Step 2

When the butter is melted, but not sizzling or too hot, crack the egg into the skillet.

Step 3

Let the egg cook for 3-4 minutes. If the butter starts to sizzle, turn the heat down.

Step 4

The sunny side up egg is done when the white is cooked. The white is undercooked if the membrane is still runny and overcooked if the whivte is bubbly or brown.

Step 5

Remove the egg from the skillet and season with salt and pepper.