How To Make Boiled Egg And Soldiers
Boiled Egg and Soldiers Recipe. A childhood favourite, but adored by big kids too. The old one's are always the best! Taste our Boiled Egg and Soldiers recipe.
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Step 1:
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You will need
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Step 2:
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Cook the egg
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There are different ways of cooking soft boiled eggs, but this is the simplest. Use the large spoon to gently lower the egg into the cold water. Then bring the water to the boil. When the water boils, leave the egg for a further 3 minutes.
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Step 3:
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Toasted Soldiers
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But while the egg is cooking you can toast the bread.
When done, remove the toast and spread a little butter on one side. Then slice into strips about 2 centimetres wide, you should be able to get 4 strips from one slice of toast. Your soldiers are now ready for action.
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Step 4:
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Remove the egg from the boil
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As soon as the 3 minutes are up, place the boiled egg into an egg cup.
Slice off the top immediately with a knife - if you don't the egg will continue to cook, and the yolk will harden.
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Step 5:
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Marshall your forces
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Put the soldiers alongside, ready for dipping.
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And serve