This is inspired by the egg in a hole, where a hole is cut in the center of a slice of bread and an egg is fried in the center while the bread toasts in the skillet at the same time. This version replaces the classic toast with a glazed doughnut. The result is a crisp-edged, sticky-sweet warm pastry filled with a just-cooked fried egg with a gooey center. A perfect sweet and savory breakfast treat that comes together in minutes.
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Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter an ovenproof nonstick skillet. Add the doughnut and toast over medium heat until golden on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, then crack the egg into the hole; season with salt and pepper and cook until the white starts setting, about 2 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven; bake until the white is set but the yolk is still runny, 4 to 6 minutes.
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