Dippy eggs with soldiers is a classic British breakfast of soft-boiled eggs served in egg cups alongside strips of buttered toast for dunking. The appeal lies in its simplicity and the satisfying runny yolk that's perfect for dipping.
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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.
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Boil room-temperature eggs on a low boil for 5 minutes to achieve a soft, runny yolk with a set white.
Room-temperature eggs cook more evenly and reduce the risk of cracking when lowered into boiling water.
Soldiers are strips of buttered toast cut into long, thin pieces designed to be dipped into the soft yolk of the boiled egg.
No—dippy eggs are best served immediately after cooking while the yolk is still warm and runny.
