haha i never thought i would see a cookery vid about egg and soldiers! for me growing up in Britain it was never "dippy" eggs, we'd just call it "egg and soldiers"

Egg & Soldiers is a childhood staple. If you want to switch it up and make it more grown up for an elevated brunch or light supper - just switch out the soldiers for asparagus spears rolled in prosciutto. 😍

My mom made soft boiled eggs with Wonderbread and salt and pepper, it was one of my favorite things she would make me. She passed 2 years ago. Thank you for this recipe, I'll be making them and thinking of her.

Dippy egg is legit the GOAT brekkie meal for kids from two to one hundred and two. I might have it for mine tomorrow.

Used to have these as a kid. I recently moved back with my folks to help take care of my Mom and she requested this the other day. It was pretty nostalgic.

40 years of cooking this dish weekly speaking. Spot on with rooms temp egg and 5 min boil time. Here are some extra tips: Mix the toast crumbs off the board in with some salt to make a seasoning dip for your yolk covered soldiers. Leave the crusts, they give extra texture, in fact a loaf end for 1 slice is good to use. Finally if you like marmite spread this on the buttered toast instead of seasoning with salt(I don't but some do in the UK). Another great video :-)

Not a video I was expecting from this channel as a brit, but totally here for it

Ethan Chlebowski about to make a 45 minute sequel to this video with 300 eggs and a blindfold

We used to eat these as kids. My mother is from Middlesbrough. I love a runny fried egg served on top of a slice of buttered toast. It's the only way to eat eggs and toast.

You’re the best! Living in Britain, I love eggs and soldiers. Thanks for the tips, cheers!🇬🇧

Here I thought I was the only person who dipped my toast in my runny eggs. Everyone thinks I'm nuts (from MO/Moved to GA) for liking it - come find out - there's a whole dish for my favorite way to eat eggs and toast? I LOVE THIS.

I spent a few years in England as a child, and this was my favorite breakfast ❤

I really like the way you showed how different times can affect things, as well as mentioning that people should go for what they like. Been awhile since I've done a soft boiled egg, but I think I know what I might be doing for breakfast tomorrow now!

I've never heard of this one before. Interesting way to eat an egg. The clean and classy way. Thanks for the eggsperiment on the best way to cook an egg! You're awesome.

Eggs in a Nest were definitely my favorite "Runny yoke with toast" breakfast growing up

Try peeling eggs under a running tap ;) Also cool the eggs under a running cold tap or tilt the hot water out of the pan and swish in cold, moving water works fast. An ice bath is better for greens or something.

This. Is. My. Childhood. Thanks for this.

Great video! As a non British (or American) person, I first learn about "Eggs with soldiers" from a historical novel about Victorian England. I made it for my daughter, used the term, and now it is her favorite breakfast! I think this video is great because while an experienced and avid cook, I HATE to make soft boiled eggs! Exactly because they are different sizes, cold or boiling water choice (and all the side effect possible). So thank you!

My dad was a pretty awful cook but absolutely nailed these. Definitely reminds me of Sunday mornings in the 90s 😂

this was always my sick-at-home dish when I was a kid - tiny egg holder, tiny egg spoon to scoop out the whites, perfect

Childhood unlocked....Many thanks from this Brit, legend!

The other variable you didn't mention though is starting the water boiling vs bringing it to a boil. Starting at a rolling boil makes them easier to peel, but starting them in cold water does add to keeping them firm whites with a runny yolk

I'm American, but my mother was from Liverpool. Married my American dad and they built a life here. Many a time, my mom made "Dippy Eggs" or "Eggs and Soldiers" for breakfast when my school friends would sleep over. Happy memories. *(Miss you, Mom!)*

Thank you again. Really enjoy your channel and approach.

My mom always made this for me when I was a kid. I'm from Belgium. She also called them soldiers.

My grandmother used to make me soft boiled eggs with toast. She would shread the toast into bite size pieces by hand after buttered. Then break up the boiled and peeled eggs in a bowl, and mix the toast into them. Evey piece of toast was coated in egg. She was born at the end of the great depression, that to say, we did not waste the crust as with dippy eggs and soldiers. Thanks for that trip down a wonderful memory lane.

We call this "Oeuf à la coque" in France but eggs are cooked for less time (3 minutes). And for Soldiers we call them "Mouilettes" and we often put butter and ham on them before dipping into the egg.

Never did I think my childhood would be represented like this. Beautiful.

These were a favourite of mine when staying with my grandparents as a kid. Thanks for this! 😊

This is beautiful and brings back a lot of warm, cosy childhood memories of breakfasts at my grandma's over the holidays. Thanks for the video, I'm gonna buy an eggcup now

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is what you call Eggucation. My dad would have loved to watch this video

Eggy soldiers. My childhood staple. And yes, my mum ALWAYS stacked the bread! Love this video

DDUUUDDEE... This is all so near and dear to my heart, I cannot tell you. As a kid, my mom watched all the old British sitcoms, so I watched with her, and I picked up a lot of brit slang, and food. This was my favorite! My mom used to make it for me. It was so much fun. As I got older, my work schedule didn't allow for grandiose brekky, so I did trial and error with this, for ages. I, literally, ate eggs every day of the week while working. Boiling was easiest. And I discovered, always use room temp eggs. And I prefer jumbo to extra large . So, to save time, the night before, I'd put my eggs in a pot of cold water on the stove, and go to bed. When I got up the next morning, every thing was perfect room temp. My go to was 3 minutes boiling, and strain. Let sit 2 more minutes, and then run under cold water. I never shocked in ice water because sometimes the eggs got too cold.. No like it too cold. But my total cooking time was 5 minutes, and they were perfect 91% of the time. Then my toast, lightly butter, salt pepper, dunk dunk. Off to work This made me smile. Thank you

Another factor is your elevation. If you're boiling eggs at sea level they'll boil at 212F, but at higher elevation the boil at a lower temperature. If the difference is high enough, you'll have to account for the temperature difference and cook for a bit longer.

god, i havent had a soft boiled egg in ages! what a throwback to my childhood lol

We just learned about toast in culinary school. He makes it look so easy!

For the past month I've eaten these every single day! My grandma used to make me those when I was little, happy times!

I grew up with eggs and soldiers. Love that this popped up!

ah eggs w dippy soldiers, a childhood staple

Man this brought me back to my childhood. I live near buffalo and never knew where this recipe originated. My mom would make it for me before I had to head off to school. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Man!!! I forgot all about this dish. I grew up eating this.

nice video.... I eat soft boiled eggs (dippy eggs ?!) every morning. I start mine right out of the fridge in tap water then bring to a slow boil for exactly 8 minutes. I have an induction stove which also weighs into the equation due to rapid boil. Shock in cold water without ice then serve. I am perfect 90% of the time, but all the "circumstances" that you mention are true. In the end, you are right, you have to practice with you situation and equipment.

Been cracing these but was apprehensive about it. Tahbks for giving a clear roadmap ! Was delishes and nostalgic

Thanks for the love for egg and soldiers. Simple but satisfying.

Ahhhh! The British Grenadiers. Haven't had this in close to 70 years..Thanks for the memories.

That is the basic hotel breakfast at a buffet in France. Sure beats mass produced scrambled eggs from a carton.

Hi big fan, the internet desperately needs a definitive video on osso bucco and rissoto milanese and you are the man to make it!

I'm probably one of the only Yanks here to have had this in their childhood, but my mother considered herself a bit fancy. You owe it to yourself to make this. Thank you for the egg tips. I never get them right.

Thanks for the vid! I just ordered one of those fancy-pants eggshell cutters for when I make it this weekend. I've needed one of those gadgets for a while now.

I still prefer the dish my grandmother thought me as there is less egg being 'wasted' for dipping. Melt some butter in a pan and put it aside to cool a bit. Then whisk 2 or 3 eggs and a pinch of salt in a bowl until you see some foam appear on top. The final thing is to heat this liquid slowly in the pan, you want to avoid solidifying at the bottom as much as possible. Now dip in fresh, white bread and enjoy.

I didn't know I'd be mum shamed today 😂😂😂 . My soldiers were just white bread cut into 4 or 5!

The thing to keep in mind is that eggs in Europe are typically kept at room temp. They're smart and don't wash off the protective film like us idiots in North America. So if you read a recipe by a euro chef, it's always room temp eggs. Because of this, i like streaming rather than boiling. It can give you a fully cooked white and entirely runny yolk.

It's humpty Dumpty and the kings men are the soldiers!

This takes me back to childhood. Will have to have this again soon.

My babysitter used to make this for me when I was a little kid and it was my absolute favourite. Now I use an egg steamer I got on Amazon for about $20 and I’ve got perfect eggs in a couple minutes

It absolutely baffles me that Americans don't do this. An excellent version of my (and my daughter's) favourite way to eat eggs.

Blue eggs work best the Cotswolds legbar range a bright orange yolk 👌

Love! Love and respect! Thank you thank you thank you!

As an Englishman, We used to call them dip dip eggs when kids. Delicious. Still have them as a 60 year old...

Maybe my Mother is a saint…and doesn’t stack her bread!!! Love you Brew

This is my go-to morning egg method. The only thing I do differently is I have this gadget that I call my "egg guillotine." It is a stainless steel rod with a heavy metal ball that slides down and cracks a perfect circle on top of the shell. I got mine on Amazon, I think it's called an egg topper/cracker on there. I don't have kids, but it's something they would love.

I love Eggs and Soldiers!!!!

I loved soft boiled eggs and toast growing up, but i would always abandon the eggs as soon as the yolks were gone, lol.

Kind of grew up with dippy eggs 🥚 but had no idea they were called that. Used to ask Mom for 'dipping eggs', although we didn't have toast soldiers, only normal pieces of toast. This made me feel nostalgic now I'll have to make it ☺.

that was soo fun! thank you

Have 2 wooden egg cups my poppa made 40 years ago get used at least once a week.

Omg I've always called them dippy eggs know one new what I was talking about that and cream peas on toast!!! Yesss your the best!!❤❤❤

I stopped boiling the eggs years ago and switched to steaming them. Much easier and simpler to make, no breakage. Put a steam cage in a pot, add water to just under the tray, bring to a mellow boil. For an average sized egg I steam them exactly 6.5 minutes. Chill for 30 seconds in ice bath, cut and enjoy.

Your egg tower is exactly the reason I always make a volcano out of my mash. It just tastes better when you have a little fun with it (stole that from the Berenstein Bears as a kid, and I’ve never looked back haha).

I used to make this for my son when he was little. Most people don't know what I'm even talking about when I say eggs with soldiers.

Good thing eggs are free!! LOL!!! Love this channel!

Ahh...if I was home from school ill, my mum would make this for me in the morning without fail.

Love ypu brother great video as usual. Can't wait to make some hoover stew.

The bomb of a breakfast - remind me of staying at my grans house

This guy waves his hands around more than an aircraft marshaller.

You are so remarkably thorough with your testing! Two tiny things, though ... In our family we would use at least twice as much butter. And wouldn't the toast be cold, or is it supposed to be cold?

I drop the egg in, on med hi. Soon as water starts bubbling they’re ready. That usually works for me

This is an all time favorite meal of mine, but my midwest friends and family never have. It makes me happy to see a video for it. Are you enjoying the Balmuda? My partner thinks I'm crazy for wanting one; would you say it's been worth the investment?

In Scotland....always been a dippy egg. Lol Plus, if you chop up a boiled egg in a mug and add butter, S&P...called a Choppy Egg 😂

Every time i watch your videos i get hungry AF 🤣

I have these every Sunday with my two year old! Peace ✌️

Didn’t expect the rocket science equivalent instructional on boiling eggs but wow was the helpful . I shied away from soft boil eggs because it’d be all over the place since different variables, should’ve just done the test lol

Oeufs a la coque avec mouillettes in France. Love that dish when i was a kid.

Must admit "dippy eggs" is a new one to me as a Brit.

Cool video man.

I think this is a dish where you want to griddle your toast

Love this experiment. If this helps I used to write on the eggs with a pencil so I definitely now I have the right egg . Hope this helps

You should try un "Oeuf à la coq" same spirit, I grew up with a 3 minutes cooked egg, but having "mouillettes" from a french baguette with salted butter is game changer

Untouchable start to the day. Ridiculously simple. Marmite on the toast for an umami punch

This reminds me of a Marx Brothers movie where Groucho took over a hotel. He told his staff that speed was the key. “If a customer wants a 3-minute egg, give it to him in 2 minutes. If he wants a 2-minute egg, give it to him in 1 minute. If he wants a 1-minute egg, give him the chicken and let him work it out for himself”.

Used to have them every week. Personally I prefer to steam them as it gives more control. Steam a fridge-cold large egg for 8 minutes. 12 minutes for hard and it makes peeling easier as the longer cooking time gives the membrane more time to denature

My mother used to make it a lot!❤ I personally cook 5 min and a 30s cooldown in running water. Also I've seen that the cooking time depends on current altitude somehow..

The way I always soft boil. My eggs is first I take a pushpin and push it through the round end of the egg that allows the air to escape and keeps any egg from cracking. It also makes for a rounder and better textured egg. That’s a Jacques Pepin trick. Then I weigh them of course in grams and you want to use eggs of similar weight and then whatever they weigh in grams let’s say 60 g you add 40 seconds to that number so I would cook it for six minutes 40 seconds for the perfect soft boiled jammy egg with no snot. But a 68g egg, which I see all the time at five minutes will be practically uncooked. The moment I get my pasture raised eggs home, I immediately just take five minutes, weigh them all and write on the shell their weight and then I put them back accordingly, then it’s very easy just to grab two eggs and not worry about it because you know exactly what you’re working with.

Put an egg in a pan of tap water. As soon as the water is boiling, cook for 3m20s. Perfect runny egg.

love those

Not just Britain. New Zealand too. 4 mins. (fridge eggs) is perfect for me.

Love this 😊😊😊❤❤

1\2 inch of water, bring to a boil, put in 2 cold eggs and give it a lid. 6 minutes thirty seconds of steam, then cold water to stop. Add 15 seconds for each additional egg.

I am pleasantly surprised a channel I've taken so many niche hints and tips from throughout the years has uploaded a video on this - make no mistake I'm thrilled nonetheless! I am also surprised at the number of fellow brits in the comments that have never heard it known with the 'dippy' part of its name. Admittedly it was always just 'egg and soldiers' when I was growing up, but I've heard it called both god knows how many times in the different cities I've lived in as a 28 year old

Bahahahahaha hilarious. What a change in content, love it still though! For me, I definitely didn't call them "dippy eggs" in Scotland, just "eggs and soldiers". Also, finally giving up, I'm buying one of your hoodies!! :]