Dippy eggs with soldiers is a traditional British breakfast where soft-boiled eggs with runny yolks are served in egg cups alongside buttered toast cut into narrow strips for dipping. It requires just four ingredients and comes together in under 15 minutes.
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Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water using a spoon.
Boil the eggs for 5 to 6 minutes for a soft, runny yolk.
While the eggs cook, toast the bread slices until golden.
Butter the toast and cut each slice into long, narrow strips (soldiers).
Remove the eggs from the water and place each in an egg cup.
Use a knife or egg topper to slice off the top of each egg.
Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately with the toast soldiers for dipping.
Soft-boiled eggs must be eaten immediately; do not refrigerate or reheat.
egg cups · egg topper (optional but recommended)
Boil for 5 to 6 minutes over medium-high heat. The whites will be firm while the yolk stays soft and runny.
No. Eggs are best served immediately after cooking and topping. The egg cups help keep them warm briefly.
Serve the soft-boiled egg in a regular bowl or small cup and remove the top the same way.
Yes. Any bread that toasts well and can be cut into strips works—white, whole wheat, or sourdough are all suitable.
Use an egg topper (a small guillotine-like tool) or carefully tap and slice off the top third of the shell with a serrated knife.
