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Soldiers (food)

Last updated Apr 18, 2026

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Description

Thin strip of toasted bread

Technical

A soldier is a thin strip of toasted bread, reminiscent of a soldier on parade. The shape lends itself to dipping into a soft-boiled egg that has had the top removed.

Sensory Profile

Aroma ()

toastynuttycaramelizedbutterymalty

Wine Analogy

Similar to the toasted oak notes in barrel-aged Chardonnay

Coffee Analogy

Comparable to the Maillard reaction aromas in medium-roast coffee beans

Perfume Analogy

Evokes the warm, bready facets of ambergris-based fragrances

Culinary Applications

Œufs à la coqueFranceSoldiers are the traditional accompaniment for soft-boiled eggs
Milk toastUnited KingdomThin toasted strips served in warm milk as nursery food
Zuppa ingleseItalyUsed as structural elements in some layered dessert variations

Dietary

VegetarianHalalKosherwheatgluteneggs (when served with dippy eggs)

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