Preparation
- Crack the eggs into a heavy-bottomed pan, add the milk, half the butter, salt and pepper and whisk everything together.
- Stir constantly over a very low heat until the mixture sets creamily.
- Take the pan off the heat, stir in the remaining butter and sprinkle over the herbs.
- Serve immediately.
Drink with it
Sparkling wine · excellent match
Champagne or Crémant brut
Fine bubbles and a yeasty note bring freshness to the buttery-soft egg without masking it.
Sparkling wine, Champagne, and Prosecco: what's the difference?White wine · good match
Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder) or unoaked Chardonnay
Mild acidity and a soft body accompany the delicate egg without dominating.
Which wine pairs with food? A simple approach to choosingWheat beer · good match
Hefeweizen
Soft carbonation and mild fruitiness suit the breakfast egg and freshen up the butter.
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Why it pairs well
Sparkling wine with eggs is considered a brunch classic: acidity and bubbles carry the creamy yolk better than a heavy wine.
