Dippy Eggs with Toast Soldiers (English)

english-dippyeggstoastsoldiers2 Soldiers is a British term that refers to a piece of toast cut into thin strips reminiscent of the formation of soldiers on parade. The toast is sliced in this manner so that it can be dipped into the opening of a soft boiled egg that has had the top of its shell removed. Another belief for the origin of the name is from the childhood rhyme “Humpty Dumpty”. The bread refers to the soldiers who went to rescue Humpty Dumpty when he had his “great fall.” What could be better than dippy eggs with toast soldiers for breakfast? Perfectly runny yolks, buttery little sticks of bread - it's the perfect combination. However, it isn't always completely easy to make it just right every time. So here's a helpful guide to make sure you make the best, most perfect dippy eggs with toast soldiers. The two key components of a great dippy egg with toast soldiers are perfectly cooked soft boiled eggs with runny yolks and some really great, buttery toasted bread.

2 large eggs
2 slices bread
butter
sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground

Fill a saucepan with just enough water to cover the eggs (once you place them into the pot, you do not place them in now) and place on the stove. Bring to a boil.

While you are bringing the water to a boil, fill a bowl large enough to fit your eggs in with ice water.

Once the water is boiling, carefully lower each egg into the boiling water using the slotted spoon.

Once all of the eggs are in the water, bring back to a low boil. The water should just be bubbling around the eggs.

Boil for 6½ minutes, then remove from the water with the slotted spoon and immerse into the ice water. Cool the eggs until you are able to handle them.

Make your toast in the toaster. Butter the bread, then slice into sticks, or toast soldiers.

Using a sharp knife, take off the top third of the egg.

Place the eggs in your egg cup of choice and serve, dipping your toast into the soft boiled centers.

Makes 2 servings.