Dippy Eggs & Toast Soldiers

 

With most children starting back to school today I thought it would be nice  to share a recipe that is something fun for the kiddos and to mark what is a very special day for most children as they begin a new school year and are reunited with their friends, many of whom they haven't seen all summer!

I can remember going back to school in September and all of the excitement involved.  New scribblers, and pencils, crayons, etc.  If we were really lucky we would have a new book bag or pencil case.  And always there was new shoes to get used to.

 

There is nothing like making the children a special breakfast to be enjoyed on that first day to help add to the excitement. Dippy Eggs & Toast Soldiers are something all children enjoy.

Buttery fingers of crisp hot toast ready to dip into that beautiful rich golden yolk. Yum! Yum!  Nothing tastes better!  Rich and delicious and so much fun!

 

The timings of these eggs are perfect. They will give you a nice thick, yet runny, yolk, and perfectly cooked whites.  I like to serve these with egg spoons so that you can scrape the remainder of the white out of the shell.

Don't cut your soldiers too thick. You will want the children to be able to dip them into the eggs without having to try too hard.

Oh how I wish I had some kids around to make this for.  I used to have little plastic boots to hold the toast soldiers upright when I lived in the U.K. but they got left behind.  Oh well, that's life!  Happy first day of school!

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE DIPPY EGGS & TOAST SOLDIERS

Its simple really. Just use the best that you can afford and all will be well.

• 2 large free range eggs
• 2 slices of your favorite bread
• softened butter to taste
• salt and black pepper to taste

 

I always buy free range eggs. I refuse to support an industry that uses caged hens.  I would rather pay a bit more and get eggs from happy hens that have been allowed to run about.

You can use your favorite type of bread. If I was making these for children I would always use a good sturdy white bread, perhaps a sour dough.  If making for adults you could use a nice seeded bread.  The more interesting the better.

Just use plain old softened salted butter for spreading.  The butter I use is only slightly salted. In the U.K.  I always bought Lurpak. It was lovely.  If you can get European butter, do get it. It is worth every penny when used in a meal such as this one.

 

HOW TO MAKE DIPPY EGGS & TOAST SOLDIERS

Its all in the timing really. There is nothing complicated about this.

Bring a saucepan of water to the boil over medium heat. Carefully lower the eggs into the water, taking care not to crack or break them.

Boil for five minutes.

While the eggs are boiling, make the toast. Toast the bread and cut off crusts.

Spread the toast with softened butter and cut the toast into 1 inch fingers.

 

When eggs are done, using a slotted spoon, transfer them to egg cups. Tap around the top of each egg with a table knife and lift off the shell.

Season the eggs with some salt and pepper.

Serve the toast fingers alongside for dipping into the egg yolks. A small egg spoon is nice to have to eat the rest.

 

One dip and I was a child again. This is such a comforting breakfast.  It matters not if you are an adult or a child.  Simple.

It really is the simple things in life which bring us the most pleasure!  Crack our your prettiest egg cups to serve with these. (No pun intended.)

Are you a fan of the humble egg?  Are you looking for more delicious ways to serve them to your family?  Why not take the following into consideration!

OVEN POACHED EGGS - Does poaching eggs intimidate you?  Worry no more. These eggs are poached simply in the oven using a muffin tin.  They come out perfectly shaped and cooked each and every time. Ready to serve on toast or English Muffins, for Eggs Benedict or any other recipe that you are desiring to use poached eggs in. No fuss. No muss. This is also a great recipe for when you have a lot of people in house and are wanting to make a lot of poached eggs all at once.  Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

PROPER HAM AND EGGS -  Ham and eggs are a favorite combination.  Nice thick slices of ham, fried until golden brown and crispy edged in butter, served alongside perfectly cooked fried eggs.  Sunny side up, or over easy. You decide. This makes a lovely breakfast or a simple supper. It makes a great meal anytime!

Yield: two servings

Author: Marie Rayner

Dippy Eggs & Toast Soldiers

Cook time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Such a sweet and charming breakfast. Crisp fingers of buttered toast to dip in softly boiled eggs. Use your prettiest egg cups for these.

Ingredients

• 2 large free range eggs
• 2 slices of your favorite bread
• softened butter to taste
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil over medium heat. Carefully lower the eggs into the water, taking care not to crack or break them.
2. Boil for five minutes.
3. While the eggs are boiling, make the toast. Toast the bread and cut off crusts.
4. Spread the toast with softened butter and cut the toast into 1 inch fingers.
5. When eggs are done, using a slotted spoon, transfer them to egg cups. Tap around the top of each egg with a table knife and lift off the shell.
6. Season the eggs with some salt and pepper.
7. Serve the toast fingers alongside for dipping into the egg yolks. A small egg spoon is nice to have to eat the rest.

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