© David Loftus

Boiled eggs with dippy soldiers

method

Boiled eggs and soldiers are one of the best things ever. Whether you like them hard-boiled or soft-boiled, it’s easy to get your eggs just right simply by varying the cooking time. A good tip to remember is that if you add a small pinch of salt to the water it will help to prevent the eggs cracking.

serves: serves 2

ingredients

• sea salt
• 4 large eggs, preferably free-range or organic
• 4 slices of bread
• butter, to serve