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How to Make the Best Soft Boiled Duck Eggs with Sourdough Toast Soldiers


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  • Author: MJD
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Soft Boiled Duck Eggs 1x

Description

Soft boiled duck eggs with sourdough toast soldiers make the perfect breakfast. Rich, jammy yolks paired with crispy, buttered sourdough create a simple yet luxurious meal. This guide includes pro tips to get the best texture every time.


Ingredients

Scale

Soft Boiled Duck Eggs:

  • 6 large duck eggs
  • 3.8L (1 gallon) water
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • Ice water bath
  • Flaky salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (optional, to taste)

Sourdough Toast Soldiers:

  • 2 thick slices of sourdough bread
  • 1 tbsp butter (optional, melted)
  • Flaky salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Boil the Water – Bring a 3.8L pot of water to a rolling boil. Add ¼ cup vinegar to help prevent cracking.
  2. Lower the Eggs – Gently place 6 duck eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon.
  3. Set the Timer for the Perfect Yolk:
    • 5.5 – 6 minutes → Jammy yolks with a runny center.
    • 6.5 – 7 minutes → Slightly firmer but still soft.
  4. Ice Bath to Stop Cooking – Transfer the eggs to an ice water bath immediately.
    • For immediate serving: Let eggs sit for 1–2 minutes (just cool enough to handle).
    • For peeling later: Leave eggs in ice water for 10 minutes, then soak in vinegar for 10–15 minutes before peeling.
  5. Toast the Sourdough – Slice two thick pieces of sourdough (about 1.5–2 cm thick). Toast to your preference.
  6. Butter and Slice the Toast Soldiers – Spread butter while warm, then slice into 1 cm wide strips.
  7. Serve – Place eggs in egg cups, crack the top with a spoon or serrated knife, season with flaky salt and black pepper, and dip the toast soldiers into the yolk.

Notes

  • If you’re peeling the eggs, soaking them in vinegar for 10–15 minutes after cooling helps remove the shell easily.
  • Test one egg first before cutting them all open to check the yolk consistency.
  • Adjust toast thickness based on your preference—thinner strips for more crunch, thicker ones for more yolk absorption.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Boiling, Toasting
  • Cuisine: French, European