The Simple Trick for Making an Egg Sandwich That Tastes Like It Came From a Fancy Coffee Shop

The Simple Trick for Making an Egg Sandwich That Tastes Like It Came From a Fancy Coffee Shop originally appeared on Parade .

Eggs are one of the most versatile proteins out there. You can scramble , fry , bake , or boil them. But when you're making egg sandwiches at home, getting that just-right Goldilocks texture for the egg component of your sandwich? That's where things get tricky, especially if you're a fan of egg sandwiches that feature a big plank of velvety, ultra-tender egg like the one served at Flour Bakery in Boston.

If soft, tender eggs are a non-negotiable for you, then America's Test Kitchenhas a game-changing hack that requires a zero-dollar ingredient: water!

"The key to these eggs' velvety, tender texture is water," the trusted food media site shared in a recent TikTok video . Why? Adding water takes up space between the eggs' proteins and keeps them from binding too tightly and getting rubbery as they cook. The recipe also creates perfectly-cooked eggs that can be sliced and used to build an egg sandwich . So, how does this all work? Here's what you need to know. 

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Why You Should Try the Water Trick

Cooks often sing the praises of adding milk or cream to eggs, but those extras can sometimes water down the flavor (ironically). Water, on the other hand, enhances the texture of the eggs without competing with the taste. It's fast, easy and works whether you're feeding one or meal-prepping for the week.

You can use this trick for standard stovetop scrambled eggs, but the experts at America's Test Kitchen bake the eggs in a square pan, which creates a sliceable sheet of eggs that's ideal for breakfast sandwiches, bento boxes or fun shapes if you want to get fancy with cookie cutters.

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How to Makethe Best Egg Sandwich Eggs

There are a few different things to keep in mind with this recipe. One is that it uses water a few different ways to create that velvety egg texture.

To make these eggs , preheat your oven to 300° and crack eight eggs into a bowl (you can scale down if you're cooking for one or two people). Next, add a quarter teaspoon of salt and ⅔ cup of water. Whisk the mixture together and pour it into a greased 8-by-8-inch metal pan. 

Create a water bath by placing the 8-by-8 pan in a larger baking dish and filling the larger dish with enough water to come halfway up the smaller pan. Baking the eggs in a water bath lowers the temperature surrounding the pan and keeps the edges of the eggs from overcooking while the middle sets up. Cook the eggs until they're fully set, which should take 30 to 40 minutes. 

Let the eggs cool slightly before flipping them out of the pan and slicing them to fit your sandwich. You can go with square slices or, if you want to have a little fun with your breakfast, use cookie cutters to make cool shapes. 

You can use the eggs right away, or layer them between squares of parchment paper and store them in the fridge in an airtight container for later. When you're ready to reheat them, place the eggs on a plate and microwave them until they are set.

Whether you're building the ultimate egg sandwich or just want to level up your morning routine, this simple water trick is the upgrade your eggs have been waiting for.

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The Simple Trick for Making an Egg Sandwich That Tastes Like It Came From a Fancy Coffee Shop first appeared on Parade on Jun 25, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.