Here’s a detailed recipe for the dish in your image — Classic Soft-Boiled Eggs with Toast Soldiers 🥚🍞

This is a simple, elegant breakfast where perfectly soft eggs are served in their shells and dipped with crispy toast strips.

🥚 Soft-Boiled Eggs with Buttered Toast Soldiers

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 4 large eggs (room temperature)

• 2–3 slices thick white or sourdough bread

• 2–3 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)

• Salt (fine sea salt preferred)

• Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Eggs

Bring to Room Temperature

Remove eggs from refrigerator 15–20 minutes before cooking.
(This helps prevent cracking and ensures even cooking.)

Step 2: Boil the Eggs Perfectly

1. Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle boil (enough to fully cover eggs).

2. Reduce heat to low so water is just simmering.

3. Using a spoon, carefully lower eggs into water.

Cooking Times (Important!)

• 4 minutes → very runny yolk

• 5 minutes → soft, jammy center (recommended)

• 6 minutes → slightly thicker but still soft

Set a timer immediately.

Step 3: Stop the Cooking

1. Transfer eggs to a bowl of cool water for 30–60 seconds.

2. This stops further cooking but keeps them warm.

Do not leave too long or they’ll cool completely.

Step 4: Make Toast Soldiers

1. Toast bread until golden and crisp.

2. Spread generously with butter while hot.

3. Cut into long strips (about 1-inch wide).

These strips are called “soldiers.”

Optional:

• Sprinkle lightly with salt

• Add a pinch of paprika or black pepper

Step 5: Prepare the Eggs for Serving

1. Place each egg upright in an egg cup.

2. Gently tap the top with a spoon.

3. Crack and remove the top shell.

4. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

You should see a soft white with a golden, runny center.

🍽 How to Eat

Dip toast soldiers into the runny yolk and soft egg white.
Scoop gently and enjoy immediately while warm.

🔥 Pro Tips for Perfect Soft-Boiled Eggs

• Use a timer — seconds matter.

• Older eggs peel easier, but fresh eggs taste better.

• For extra creamy whites, cook at a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil.

• Add a splash of vinegar to water to reduce cracking (optional).

🌟 Variations

🧀 Cheesy Soldiers

Sprinkle toast with grated Parmesan before cutting.

🌿 Herbed Butter

Mix butter with chopped chives or parsley.

🥓 Savory Upgrade

Serve with crispy bacon or sautéed mushrooms.

⏱ Time Summary

• Prep: 5 minutes

• Cook: 5 minutes

• Total: 10 minutes