Ingredients

Makes 4 light main-course servings

　　1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　four 1-inch-thick slices brioche loaf or challah

　　8 large eggs

　　3/4 cup heavy cream

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

　　4 ounces sliced smoked salmon

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

　　

Step 2

Melt butter. With a 3-inch round cutter cut out 1 round from each bread slice. Brush both sides of rounds with butter and season with salt. On a baking sheet bake rounds in middle of oven until golden and crisp.

　　

Step 3

In a blender blend, eggs, cream, and salt until just combined and stir in 2 tablespoons chives. In a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water cook the egg mixture, stirring, until creamy and just cooked through, about 4 minutes, and season with freshly ground black pepper.

　　

Step 4

Put 1 bread round onto each of 4 plates and divide egg mixture among rounds. Top egg with salmon and garnish plates with remaining tablespoon chives.