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Shirred Eggs, English Style

Cut from lean bacon six very thin slices, then cut each slice in two crosswise. Lightly butter six shirred-egg dishes, heat them on range, then arrange two pieces of the bacon in each dish and fry them for two minutes on each side. Carefully crack two fresh eggs in each dish, evenly season with a half teaspoon salt and two saltspoons pepper, lightly baste the yolks with a very little melted butter, set them in a very hot oven for three minutes, remove and serve.