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Boiled Egg and Soldiers

Cultural Context

Boiled Egg and Soldiers is a classic British breakfast dish, traditionally enjoyed by children and adults alike. The dish features soft-boiled eggs served with strips of toast, known as 'soldiers', for dipping into the runny yolk. It's a comforting meal that evokes nostalgia for many and is often served in homes across the UK. While it remains a staple in British cuisine, variations have emerged globally, adapting to local tastes and preferences.

BritishUSbreakfast
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 large fresh egg
slices of bread
15 g butter

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds more fiber.

1

The egg should be at room temperature before cooking.

2

Use a large spoon to gently lower the egg into cold water.

3

Bring the water to a boil.

4

Once boiling, leave the egg for 3 minutes.

5

While the egg is cooking, toast the bread.

6

Once toasted, spread a little butter on one side of the bread.

7

Slice the toast into strips about 2 cm wide, making four strips from one slice.

8

As soon as the 3 minutes are up, remove the egg from the boiling water.

9

Place the boiled egg into an egg cup.

10

Slice the top off the egg immediately with a knife to prevent the yolk from hardening.

11

Arrange the toast strips alongside the egg for dipping and serve.

Cooking Techniques

boilingtoasting

Equipment Needed

large spooncold watertoasterknifeegg cuptimer or clock

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsglutenmilk

Also Known As

Soft-Boiled Eggs with ToastEggs and Toast Soldiers

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