Soft-Boiled Eggs and Soldiers | CookOS

Egg and Soldiers

Name: Soft-Boiled Eggs and Soldiers
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 2 slices bread; 1 tbsp butter, softened; salt, to taste

Eggs and Soldiers is a simple breakfast of perfectly soft-boiled eggs with runny yolks served alongside crispy buttered toast strips designed for dipping.

🌍Australian 🏷️Egg and soldiers 🏷️Soft-boiled eggs 🏷️Dippy eggs 🏷️Toast 🏷️Breakfast

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Total

8 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$11–$18

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Ingredients

2 large eggs
2 slices bread
1 tbsp butter, softened
salt, to taste

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Instructions

1
Bring a saucepan of water to a light boil.
2
Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water and set a timer for 5 minutes.
3
While the eggs cook, toast the bread.
4
When the timer is up, carefully remove the eggs from the water and let them cool slightly.
5
Spread the softened butter over the warm toast and sprinkle with salt.
6
Slice the buttered toast into sticks, or "soldiers".
7
Place the eggs in egg cups and carefully slice off the top of each egg with a knife.
8
Use a small spoon to remove the top part of the egg white to expose the yolk.
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Serve immediately, dipping the toast soldiers into the runny egg yolk.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Start timing only after water returns to a boil for consistent doneness; 4–5 minutes yields a set white and runny yolk.
Cut toast into finger-thick strips before buttering so they hold together when dipped into the yolk.
Crack the top of the eggshell and use a small spoon to scoop—this keeps the yolk intact and warm.
Serve immediately while the egg is still warm and the toast is crispy; both cool quickly.

Substitutions

White bread → wholemeal or sourdough (affects toasting time; adjust for thickness)
Butter → olive oil or ghee (note: olive oil won't brown like butter, altering flavor)

Equipment

egg cup · small spoon for scooping

Common Questions

How do I get a runny yolk in a soft-boiled egg?

Boil eggs for 4–5 minutes depending on size and starting temperature. Larger eggs need closer to 5 minutes; smaller eggs around 4. The runny yolk sets as it cools, so timing is key.

Why is it called 'Soldiers'?

The toast strips resemble soldiers standing at attention next to the egg 'cup.' It's a whimsical British and Australian term for the dipping sticks.

Can I make this ahead?

No. Soft-boiled eggs are best eaten immediately after cooking. Toast should be made fresh and buttered right before serving to stay crispy.

What type of bread works best?

White or wholemeal bread with a firm crumb toasts evenly and holds up to dipping. Avoid soft sandwich bread, which becomes mushy.

How do I prevent the eggshell from cracking?

Bring eggs to room temperature before boiling, or add a pinch of salt to the water. Lower them gently into simmering water rather than dropping them in.