Description
Soft-Boiled Eggs with Toast Soldiers is a classic, comforting breakfast featuring perfectly cooked eggs with tender whites and runny yolks served alongside crisp, buttered toast strips for dipping. This quick and protein-rich recipe is ideal for busy mornings or relaxed weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices bread (white, whole-grain, or sourdough)
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle boil, ensuring there is enough water to fully cover the eggs.
- Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a spoon and reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Cook the eggs for 4–6 minutes depending on desired doneness (4 minutes for very runny yolks, 5 minutes for slightly thicker centers).
- While the eggs cook, toast the bread slices until golden brown and crisp.
- Spread butter evenly over the warm toast and cut each slice into long strips to form toast soldiers.
- Transfer the cooked eggs to a bowl of cool water for 30 seconds to stop the cooking process.
- Place each egg in an egg cup, gently tap the top, and remove the shell cap.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately with toast soldiers for dipping.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to reduce cracking during boiling.
- Set a timer to avoid overcooking and ensure perfectly runny yolks.
- Older eggs are slightly easier to peel than very fresh eggs.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- For a dairy-free option, replace butter with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling and Toasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 egg with 1 slice toast)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Soft-Boiled Eggs with Toast Soldiers, soft boiled eggs, runny yolk eggs, breakfast eggs and toast, classic British breakfast, egg cups and toast strips