BOILED EGG & HOT CROSS SOLDIERS

THIS idea comes from discount supermarket Aldi . . .

YOU’LL NEED: One fresh egg and one bun per serving. If you like Marmite, you could try spreading this on your soldiers to enhance the savoury taste.

WHAT TO DO: Boil water in a pan and add the eggs, simmering gently for four-and-a-half minutes. When eggs are almost ready, slice buns in half and toast as normal. You want your soldiers sturdy, so make sure the bun is golden. Spread with Marmite and slice into strips.

VERDICT: I don’t like the combination of savoury, malty egg with sugary bun — and when I come across a raisin it’s so unpleasant I have to spit it out. It’s also tricky to eat as the bun ‘soldiers’ keep falling apart. 3/10