Step 1

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Crack in the egg.

Step 3

Cook until whites are nearly fully set and then add the hot water to the skillet. Cover the skillet.

Step 4

Cook the egg in the covered skillet until the whites are set and the thin layer of whites that tops the yolk has turned white as well.

Step 5

Remove egg from skillet. Serve.