Cracking into (or daintily slicing the top from) a soft boiled egg, revealing a creamy, golden yolky middle, is one of the absolute joys of breakfast time. There's a sense of ceremony and luxury around preparing this morning staple.
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How to cook a perfect soft boiled dippy egg
Follow our video to see just how to crack the dippy egg technique, with some dipping serving suggestions.
In a nutshell, bring a pan of water to a rolling boil. Lower in your eggs (don't overcrowd the pan) using a slotted spoon, and boil for five minutes for a soft middle. Immediately place the eggs in a bowl of iced or very chilled water and leave for a minute to finish cooking. Then simply place in egg cups, slice off (or crack) the tops, and get stuck in!
