Gashouse Eggs

      Sometimes called "square eggs," it's an egg fried in a hole punched in the center of a slice of bread.  I make mine with rye bread, so they're nowhere near square.

      All it takes is a large juice glass to make the hole and butter to fry it in; it's better to get the butter melted, prepare the bread, then lay it in and turn it over to coat both side.  I let the break cook a little before starting the egg.  I also break the yolks, tear up the removed disc of bread and mix it back in with the egg.  Today, I put some smoked paprika and mild curry powder one side and some freshly-ground black pepper on the other.  There are lots of variations; it's a versatile template.

      It's a quick, warm, tasty breakfast.  I made two and shared with Tam.