Dippy Eggs with Soldiers
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Dippy Eggs with Soldiers
Description
The dish begins by carefully lowering room-temperature eggs into boiling water and simmering for 5 minutes to reach a soft-set white and runny yolk. Toasted bread slices are buttered, then cut into narrow, finger-length strips called soldiers. After gently removing the egg tops, the soldiers are dipped into the warm yolk, creating a simple yet satisfying combination of textures and flavors.
This breakfast style is a classic for a reason—it's quick to prepare and offers comforting richness from the eggs paired with crisp, buttery toast. Serving the eggs immediately after cooking ensures the yolks remain liquid for dipping. The recipe directions include tips to avoid cracking the eggs and to maintain yolk runniness.
Eggs at room temperature reduce cracking, and adding oil to boiling water can help the shell peel more easily. Lowering eggs with a slotted spoon prevents cracking from hitting the pan. Setting a timer ensures perfect cooking time. If not serving immediately, plunging eggs into ice water stops cooking while preserving runny yolks.
Ingredients
- 2 egg room temperature
- 2 lice bread
Instructions
- Bring a pan of water to the boil. Carefully lower 2 Eggs into the water with a spoon. Boil on a low boil for 5 minutes.
- Toast and butter (optional) 2 slice Bread.
- Remove the eggs from the water with a spoon and put into egg cups. Use the spoon to remove the tops of the eggs and dip the toast into them.
Notes
- Use eggs at room temperature to prevent cracking when boiling.
- Add a little oil to the boiling water to make peeling eggs easier.
- Lower eggs gently with a slotted spoon to avoid cracking on contact with the pan.
- Set a timer for 5 minutes to achieve runny yolks without overcooking.
- If not serving immediately, plunge eggs into ice water to halt cooking and keep yolks soft.
- Cut toast into thin strips for easy dipping into the egg yolk.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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