FabSwingers.com forum: Soldier eggs

By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

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Back in the day my nan used to make the best soft boiled eggs and soldier toast..so yummy and fun to eat.

Thing is the eggs have to be cooked to perfection. Runnny enough to dip all that toast in but not uncooked.

Cooked but not hard, I need lots of nice soft yolk.

Question is, how long do you boil an egg for to get that perfect runny egg?

Is it 3 mins or 4 mins for that perfect egg?

Do you add the eggs to cold water first, and start the count from whem they start boiling? Or drop them into boiling water and then start the count?

My grandson and I thank you for your help and tips. Nans gonna make him the best ever egg and soldiers

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By *oxychicWoman
over a year ago

Nottinghamshire

Put them in boiling water around 4 n half mins 3 I find u still get that slime

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cold water. Count when it starts boiling. 3 mins very runny. I like 4 mins, can’t deal with runny white bits. 6 mins for hard boiled x

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Does it not depend on the size of the eggs?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dippy eggs

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Dippy eggs

more like dippy granny

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By *evil-AngelWoman
over a year ago

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I love eggs like this.

I think perfecting it is my new lockdown goal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a dedicated egg boiling machine. Perfect eggs every time - although I hate runny yolks. Mine have to be hard

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

I'd say egg size matters as does getting it wrong by 30 secs...I get so disappointed when I crack the top and it's to hard. Maybe get 1 dip if I'm lucky

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By *hloevtTV/TS
over a year ago

norwich

Boiling water, 4 mins, the secret is to cut the tops as soon as you take them out, if not they keep cooking from the inside out . Xx

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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago

Walking down the only road I've ever known!

Can I dip my soldier in your runny egg

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got a stupid little gadget from a well known cheap shop. You stick it in at the same time as the eggs and it tells you how cooked the eggs are by changing colour

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cut out the middle man and pop them in the kettle. Boil 3 times consecutively.

I just totally made that up.

I boil the water first, bring back to boil. 3 n half mins

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

the other thing is cold or hot water to start with?

Not sure if or what difference it makes?

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By *hloevtTV/TS
over a year ago

norwich

Must be boiling, x

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I have a dedicated egg boiling machine. Perfect eggs every time - although I hate runny yolks. Mine have to be hard"

how many minutes for the machine to make a runny egg?

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Cut out the middle man and pop them in the kettle. Boil 3 times consecutively.

I just totally made that up.

I boil the water first, bring back to boil. 3 n half mins

I have heard of others using a kettle. Knowing my luck the eggs would crack, what a mess that would be!

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I got a stupid little gadget from a well known cheap shop. You stick it in at the same time as the eggs and it tells you how cooked the eggs are by changing colour"

Does it work?

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By *hloevtTV/TS
over a year ago

norwich

Don't use the microwave !! X

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By *nnocentimesMan
over a year ago

over there by that tree

I’ve not had egg soldiers in years! Not sure I even own egg cups anymore...

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Cold water. Count when it starts boiling. 3 mins very runny. I like 4 mins, can’t deal with runny white bits. 6 mins for hard boiled x"

My nan started with cold water

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I always put the eggs into a bowl of warm water first to avoid cracking. I bring the pot to boil and carefull lay eggs into water then time it. Medium eggs are about 3 1/2 mins on my gas cooker.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I leave it in for 5 mins. Comes out spot on

Great with toast soldiers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh and i don't put the egg in till the water is hot and bubbling away

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pop into boiling water . 5 mins but it does depend on the size of your egg i find . I have this every Fri now . Call it dippy egg day lol

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I’ve not had egg soldiers in years! Not sure I even own egg cups anymore..."

We love them. Cracking them open is like a big reveal. You just never know until that moment how it's going turn out.

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I always put the eggs into a bowl of warm water first to avoid cracking. I bring the pot to boil and carefull lay eggs into water then time it. Medium eggs are about 3 1/2 mins on my gas cooker."

If I'm putting the egg straight into boiling water then I dip the spoon in the water first. I find this stops them cracking

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Pop into boiling water . 5 mins but it does depend on the size of your egg i find . I have this every Fri now . Call it dippy egg day lol "

I've always found 5 mins to long

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Don't use the microwave !! X "

I only use the microwave for scrambled eggs..the clean up is easier than over the hob

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Can I dip my soldier in your runny egg

I'll make sure its a really runny egg

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I love eggs like this.

I think perfecting it is my new lockdown goal

they are a simple food but so good if you get it right.

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Put them in boiling water around 4 n half mins 3 I find u still get that slime

It's that slime that I try to avoid. The perfect egg can be tricky

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Cold water. Count when it starts boiling. 3 mins very runny. I like 4 mins, can’t deal with runny white bits. 6 mins for hard boiled x"

i think I'd like one of the gadgets mentioned. The amount of time I end up the hardish one..well, it's disappointing. All those soldiers and nothing to dip

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

Ooooo....this sounds so yummy

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Does it not depend on the size of the eggs?"

I think so. Can you imagine having a box of mixed weight eggs and trying to do soft eggs

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"Dippy eggs

I love dippy eggs

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Dippy eggs

I love dippy eggs

I wonder how many of us will fancy eating them after reading this.

The simplest food is sometimes the best

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Ooooo....this sounds so yummy

Yes...but can you cook them?

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over a year ago

"I got a stupid little gadget from a well known cheap shop. You stick it in at the same time as the eggs and it tells you how cooked the eggs are by changing colour

Does it work?"

Hell yes. Eggs should be at room temperature before you start though

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I got a stupid little gadget from a well known cheap shop. You stick it in at the same time as the eggs and it tells you how cooked the eggs are by changing colour

Does it work?

Hell yes. Eggs should be at room temperature before you start though "

Good point...I never put mine in the fridge

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By *ungscotsman26Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Not had soldiers and boiled egg since I was a kid. But to the best of my knowledge my dad always did 4 mins, water boiling before you put them in

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By *ungscotsman26Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Not had soldiers and boiled egg since I was a kid. But to the best of my knowledge my dad always did 4 mins, water boiling before you put them in

And he did brilliant runny (but cooked) eggs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thanks for the flash back to my childhood

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"Back in the day my nan used to make the best soft boiled eggs and soldier toast..so yummy and fun to eat.

Thing is the eggs have to be cooked to perfection. Runnny enough to dip all that toast in but not uncooked.

Cooked but not hard, I need lots of nice soft yolk.

Question is, how long do you boil an egg for to get that perfect runny egg?

Is it 3 mins or 4 mins for that perfect egg?

Do you add the eggs to cold water first, and start the count from whem they start boiling? Or drop them into boiling water and then start the count?

My grandson and I thank you for your help and tips. Nans gonna make him the best ever egg and soldiers

Have the Eggs at room temperature

Get a pan of water boiling

Lower the eggs in gently

Leave for 1 minute

Pull pan off the heat, put lid on and leave for 6 minutes or 7 for a little bit firmer.

When I do poached eggs I get the water just above simmering and have bread in the toaster on 3.

When I crack the eggs into the water I start the toaster and when it pops the eggs are perfect.

Good luck

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Back in the day my nan used to make the best soft boiled eggs and soldier toast..so yummy and fun to eat.

Thing is the eggs have to be cooked to perfection. Runnny enough to dip all that toast in but not uncooked.

Cooked but not hard, I need lots of nice soft yolk.

Question is, how long do you boil an egg for to get that perfect runny egg?

Is it 3 mins or 4 mins for that perfect egg?

Do you add the eggs to cold water first, and start the count from whem they start boiling? Or drop them into boiling water and then start the count?

My grandson and I thank you for your help and tips. Nans gonna make him the best ever egg and soldiers

Have the Eggs at room temperature

Get a pan of water boiling

Lower the eggs in gently

Leave for 1 minute

Pull pan off the heat, put lid on and leave for 6 minutes or 7 for a little bit firmer.

When I do poached eggs I get the water just above simmering and have bread in the toaster on 3.

When I crack the eggs into the water I start the toaster and when it pops the eggs are perfect.

Good luck

That's a new one on me..interesting

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

I still make eggy bread (French toast) and if you've got kids you can cut windows and a door out to make it look like a house (not that I play with my food)

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Thanks for the flash back to my childhood

You're welcome

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Not had soldiers and boiled egg since I was a kid. But to the best of my knowledge my dad always did 4 mins, water boiling before you put them in

And he did brilliant runny (but cooked) eggs"

Good times eh

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By *andy 1Couple
over a year ago

northeast

if I put mine in for 6 mins it comes out soft

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Back in the day my nan used to make the best soft boiled eggs and soldier toast..so yummy and fun to eat.

Thing is the eggs have to be cooked to perfection. Runnny enough to dip all that toast in but not uncooked.

Cooked but not hard, I need lots of nice soft yolk.

Question is, how long do you boil an egg for to get that perfect runny egg?

Is it 3 mins or 4 mins for that perfect egg?

Do you add the eggs to cold water first, and start the count from whem they start boiling? Or drop them into boiling water and then start the count?

My grandson and I thank you for your help and tips. Nans gonna make him the best ever egg and soldiers

google it !

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I still make eggy bread (French toast) and if you've got kids you can cut windows and a door out to make it look like a house (not that I play with my food)

I haven't made this in years, I may rustle some up

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"Dippy eggs

I love dippy eggs

I wonder how many of us will fancy eating them after reading this.

The simplest food is sometimes the best

I’m thinking about having it for my lunch

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Back in the day my nan used to make the best soft boiled eggs and soldier toast..so yummy and fun to eat.

Thing is the eggs have to be cooked to perfection. Runnny enough to dip all that toast in but not uncooked.

Cooked but not hard, I need lots of nice soft yolk.

Question is, how long do you boil an egg for to get that perfect runny egg?

Is it 3 mins or 4 mins for that perfect egg?

Do you add the eggs to cold water first, and start the count from whem they start boiling? Or drop them into boiling water and then start the count?

My grandson and I thank you for your help and tips. Nans gonna make him the best ever egg and soldiers

google it !"

Could do. But where's the fun in that

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

"Ooooo....this sounds so yummy

Yes...but can you cook them?

No, but i'll consider learning!

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"I still make eggy bread (French toast) and if you've got kids you can cut windows and a door out to make it look like a house (not that I play with my food)

I haven't made this in years, I may rustle some up

I think it's great to occasionally go retro with food, I had a jam sandwich yesterday and boy was it good

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Dippy eggs

I love dippy eggs

I wonder how many of us will fancy eating them after reading this.

The simplest food is sometimes the best

I’m thinking about having it for my lunch

I hope they turn out for you Babs...enjoy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm no Deliah Smith when it comes to eggs, but i put them in cold water, then time from when starts boiling, but don't put them in cold afterwards, and thdy always have a decent dippy yolk

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"Back in the day my nan used to make the best soft boiled eggs and soldier toast..so yummy and fun to eat.

Thing is the eggs have to be cooked to perfection. Runnny enough to dip all that toast in but not uncooked.

Cooked but not hard, I need lots of nice soft yolk.

Question is, how long do you boil an egg for to get that perfect runny egg?

Is it 3 mins or 4 mins for that perfect egg?

Do you add the eggs to cold water first, and start the count from whem they start boiling? Or drop them into boiling water and then start the count?

My grandson and I thank you for your help and tips. Nans gonna make him the best ever egg and soldiers

google it !"

Wow !

Haters gonna hate, I bet you're fun at party's

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I still make eggy bread (French toast) and if you've got kids you can cut windows and a door out to make it look like a house (not that I play with my food)

I haven't made this in years, I may rustle some up

I think it's great to occasionally go retro with food, I had a jam sandwich yesterday and boy was it good

Sam, ever have cheese and jam. I gave my grandson his first one yesterday. He loved it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Back in the day my nan used to make the best soft boiled eggs and soldier toast..so yummy and fun to eat.

Thing is the eggs have to be cooked to perfection. Runnny enough to dip all that toast in but not uncooked.

Cooked but not hard, I need lots of nice soft yolk.

Question is, how long do you boil an egg for to get that perfect runny egg?

Is it 3 mins or 4 mins for that perfect egg?

Do you add the eggs to cold water first, and start the count from whem they start boiling? Or drop them into boiling water and then start the count?

My grandson and I thank you for your help and tips. Nans gonna make him the best ever egg and soldiers

google it !

Wow !

Haters gonna hate, I bet you're fun at party's

your comment has no relevance

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"I still make eggy bread (French toast) and if you've got kids you can cut windows and a door out to make it look like a house (not that I play with my food)

I haven't made this in years, I may rustle some up

I think it's great to occasionally go retro with food, I had a jam sandwich yesterday and boy was it good

Sam, ever have cheese and jam. I gave my grandson his first one yesterday. He loved it

I have indeed, I'm terrible for chucking things together just because I can

Try peanut butter and marmite

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over a year ago

"I still make eggy bread (French toast) and if you've got kids you can cut windows and a door out to make it look like a house (not that I play with my food)

I haven't made this in years, I may rustle some up

I think it's great to occasionally go retro with food, I had a jam sandwich yesterday and boy was it good

Sam, ever have cheese and jam. I gave my grandson his first one yesterday. He loved it

I posted on food combo thread other day that I have recently found cheese and jam sandwiches (thought was absurd when heard of it) and now also found the stronger the cheese the better

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I'm no Deliah Smith when it comes to eggs, but i put them in cold water, then time from when starts boiling, but don't put them in cold afterwards, and thdy always have a decent dippy yolk

I never thought about cold water afterwards. I'm usually busy burning my fingers trying to get the tops off asap

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"Back in the day my nan used to make the best soft boiled eggs and soldier toast..so yummy and fun to eat.

Thing is the eggs have to be cooked to perfection. Runnny enough to dip all that toast in but not uncooked.

Cooked but not hard, I need lots of nice soft yolk.

Question is, how long do you boil an egg for to get that perfect runny egg?

Is it 3 mins or 4 mins for that perfect egg?

Do you add the eggs to cold water first, and start the count from whem they start boiling? Or drop them into boiling water and then start the count?

My grandson and I thank you for your help and tips. Nans gonna make him the best ever egg and soldiers

google it !

Wow !

Haters gonna hate, I bet you're fun at party's

your comment has no relevance "

Unlike your fun friendly contribution to the forum

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I still make eggy bread (French toast) and if you've got kids you can cut windows and a door out to make it look like a house (not that I play with my food)

I haven't made this in years, I may rustle some up

I think it's great to occasionally go retro with food, I had a jam sandwich yesterday and boy was it good

Sam, ever have cheese and jam. I gave my grandson his first one yesterday. He loved it

I posted on food combo thread other day that I have recently found cheese and jam sandwiches (thought was absurd when heard of it) and now also found the stronger the cheese the better

Me too. I was like what! Cheese and jam, you've gone mad but it is really good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm no Deliah Smith when it comes to eggs, but i put them in cold water, then time from when starts boiling, but don't put them in cold afterwards, and thdy always have a decent dippy yolk

I never thought about cold water afterwards. I'm usually busy burning my fingers trying to get the tops off asap "

Yeah, that sounds about right, used to have a gadget for taking tops off.. Now I think about it, where in the hell has it gone

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I still make eggy bread (French toast) and if you've got kids you can cut windows and a door out to make it look like a house (not that I play with my food)

I haven't made this in years, I may rustle some up

I think it's great to occasionally go retro with food, I had a jam sandwich yesterday and boy was it good

Sam, ever have cheese and jam. I gave my grandson his first one yesterday. He loved it

I have indeed, I'm terrible for chucking things together just because I can

Try peanut butter and marmite

Oh dear, dear! My first reaction is hell no!! But I'm going to give it a go. I just need the marmite. I'll give it to the grandson see what he makes of it

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I am boiling eggs for lunch but i will mash them up in a cup with salt, pepper and butter.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

Do they carry on cooking once they're out of the water??

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I'm no Deliah Smith when it comes to eggs, but i put them in cold water, then time from when starts boiling, but don't put them in cold afterwards, and thdy always have a decent dippy yolk

I never thought about cold water afterwards. I'm usually busy burning my fingers trying to get the tops off asap

Yeah, that sounds about right, used to have a gadget for taking tops off.. Now I think about it, where in the hell has it gone

From this thread I've learnt that I need a gadget to put in the water..tells me when the eggs nicely done. And a gadget for taking the tops off...sorted..I should have perfect eggs

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Do they carry on cooking once they're out of the water?? "

Yes, they do. I tell you soft boiled eggs aren't easy to cook

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

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"I am boiling eggs for lunch but i will mash them up in a cup with salt, pepper and butter."

I had a friend who did this. Will you have toast or bread?

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

"Do they carry on cooking once they're out of the water??

Yes, they do. I tell you soft boiled eggs aren't easy to cook "

Poached eggs are easier.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm no Deliah Smith when it comes to eggs, but i put them in cold water, then time from when starts boiling, but don't put them in cold afterwards, and thdy always have a decent dippy yolk

I never thought about cold water afterwards. I'm usually busy burning my fingers trying to get the tops off asap

Yeah, that sounds about right, used to have a gadget for taking tops off.. Now I think about it, where in the hell has it gone

From this thread I've learnt that I need a gadget to put in the water..tells me when the eggs nicely done. And a gadget for taking the tops off...sorted..I should have perfect eggs

Awh, should of mentioned we use one of those things that go in pan with eggs lol. The one for taking off tops are like cigar cutters.. But for boiled eggs.

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

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"I'm no Deliah Smith when it comes to eggs, but i put them in cold water, then time from when starts boiling, but don't put them in cold afterwards, and thdy always have a decent dippy yolk

I never thought about cold water afterwards. I'm usually busy burning my fingers trying to get the tops off asap

Yeah, that sounds about right, used to have a gadget for taking tops off.. Now I think about it, where in the hell has it gone

From this thread I've learnt that I need a gadget to put in the water..tells me when the eggs nicely done. And a gadget for taking the tops off...sorted..I should have perfect eggs

Awh, should of mentioned we use one of those things that go in pan with eggs lol. The one for taking off tops are like cigar cutters.. But for boiled eggs. "

You should have mentioned it. Now I don't feel like a complete failure

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Do they carry on cooking once they're out of the water??

Yes, they do. I tell you soft boiled eggs aren't easy to cook

Poached eggs are easier.

Maybe, but just not the same as soldier eggs

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By *andy 1Couple
over a year ago

northeast

we have eggy bread about onece aweek when we wer kids my dad gave us batterd jam bread we loved it

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

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"we have eggy bread about onece aweek when we wer kids my dad gave us batterd jam bread we loved it"

I think I definitely have a soft spot for any good food from back in the day. It's the memories that go with it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Back in the day my nan used to make the best soft boiled eggs and soldier toast..so yummy and fun to eat.

Thing is the eggs have to be cooked to perfection. Runnny enough to dip all that toast in but not uncooked.

Cooked but not hard, I need lots of nice soft yolk.

Question is, how long do you boil an egg for to get that perfect runny egg?

Is it 3 mins or 4 mins for that perfect egg?

Do you add the eggs to cold water first, and start the count from whem they start boiling? Or drop them into boiling water and then start the count?

My grandson and I thank you for your help and tips. Nans gonna make him the best ever egg and soldiers

google it !

Wow !

Haters gonna hate, I bet you're fun at party's

your comment has no relevance

Unlike your fun friendly contribution to the forum "

silly little man

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

"I got a stupid little gadget from a well known cheap shop. You stick it in at the same time as the eggs and it tells you how cooked the eggs are by changing colour"

I have one of those to, they are great. Although I find with larger eggs once I lob the top off I need to put it back in the water a little while to cook the rest of the white around the yolk.

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By *orraine999Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere

"Cold water. Count when it starts boiling. 3 mins very runny. I like 4 mins, can’t deal with runny white bits. 6 mins for hard boiled x"

I follow these directions and the eggs are perfect

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"Back in the day my nan used to make the best soft boiled eggs and soldier toast..so yummy and fun to eat.

Thing is the eggs have to be cooked to perfection. Runnny enough to dip all that toast in but not uncooked.

Cooked but not hard, I need lots of nice soft yolk.

Question is, how long do you boil an egg for to get that perfect runny egg?

Is it 3 mins or 4 mins for that perfect egg?

Do you add the eggs to cold water first, and start the count from whem they start boiling? Or drop them into boiling water and then start the count?

My grandson and I thank you for your help and tips. Nans gonna make him the best ever egg and soldiers

google it !

Wow !

Haters gonna hate, I bet you're fun at party's

your comment has no relevance

Unlike your fun friendly contribution to the forum

silly little man"

You missed out friendly, helpful and positive

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"we have eggy bread about onece aweek when we wer kids my dad gave us batterd jam bread we loved it

I think I definitely have a soft spot for any good food from back in the day. It's the memories that go with it

I think you're spot on with memories as sometimes the food doesn't back up taste wise ! Lol

I used to have weetabix with butter and jam so that's on the cards to revisit

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Back in the day my nan used to make the best soft boiled eggs and soldier toast..so yummy and fun to eat.

Thing is the eggs have to be cooked to perfection. Runnny enough to dip all that toast in but not uncooked.

Cooked but not hard, I need lots of nice soft yolk.

Question is, how long do you boil an egg for to get that perfect runny egg?

Is it 3 mins or 4 mins for that perfect egg?

Do you add the eggs to cold water first, and start the count from whem they start boiling? Or drop them into boiling water and then start the count?

My grandson and I thank you for your help and tips. Nans gonna make him the best ever egg and soldiers

google it !

Wow !

Haters gonna hate, I bet you're fun at party's

your comment has no relevance

Unlike your fun friendly contribution to the forum

silly little man"

Sam is a good guy. He maybe thought you were a little blunt. I shouldn't speak for him,.except to say it can be easy to misread a comment.

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"we have eggy bread about onece aweek when we wer kids my dad gave us batterd jam bread we loved it

I think I definitely have a soft spot for any good food from back in the day. It's the memories that go with it

I think you're spot on with memories as sometimes the food doesn't back up taste wise ! Lol

I used to have weetabix with butter and jam so that's on the cards to revisit "

I think that maybe a bit much for my delicate palate

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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago

Walking down the only road I've ever known!

Chocolate orange cupcakes are in the oven as we speak

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

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"[Removed by poster at 29/04/20 13:46:30]"

I'm partial to a rock hard one too

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Runny eggs are not for me.

I like my eggs like I like my men, rock hard

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Chocolate orange cupcakes are in the oven as we speak

Ooo you are such a tease

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cadbury creme egg with kit kat fingers dipped in best eggs n soldiers I know

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Runny eggs are not for me.

I like my eggs like I like my men, rock hard

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Cadbury creme egg with kit kat fingers dipped in best eggs n soldiers I know "

Wow..the grandson would love this

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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago

Walking down the only road I've ever known!

"Chocolate orange cupcakes are in the oven as we speak

Ooo you are such a tease

Wait till you taste them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cadbury creme egg with kit kat fingers dipped in best eggs n soldiers I know

Wow..the grandson would love this

I'm glad I'm of some help at last to someone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cut out the middle man and pop them in the kettle. Boil 3 times consecutively.

I just totally made that up.

I boil the water first, bring back to boil. 3 n half mins

Bang on my love. Having tasted your wares, I can vouch for your methods and timings too!

The only things I would add for those seeking eggucation is that the time will vary slightly depending on size of eggs. 3 minutes for small eggs, 3 and a half for medium, 4 minutes for large.

Oh and remove the eggs in the same order they were placed in the pan.

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