How To Boil Eggs

Learn How To Boil Eggs using our simple trick that makes a spot on boiled eggs every time. It comes in three variations for you to choose from - boiled, soft and medium boiled. Tried and tested!

Course Breakfast

Total Time 12

Servings eggs

Calories 63kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

6 eggs
4 cups water (approximately)

Instructions

Soft Boiled

Add 1-inch of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
When boiling, add eggs in a single layer making sure not to overcrowd.
Boil for 6 minutes and transfer to ice bath using a slotted spoon.

For Medium or Hard-Boiled

Place eggs in an empty medium-sized pot. Do not overcrowd the pot, eggs should fit comfortably and not be on top of each other.
Fill the pot with cold water 1-inch above eggs so the eggs are covered completely.
Bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, cover the pot and remove it from heat. Do not lift the lid once covered until it is time to remove the eggs. This is when you begin your timer based on how you like your eggs cooked. Refer to the time chart below.
After your timer goes off, using a slotted spoon remove the eggs from the water and transfer to ice water bath. This stops the cooking process and cools eggs, so they are easier to peel.

Cooking Times

Soft Boiled: 4-6 minutes
Medium: 7-8 minutes
Hard Boiled: 10- 12 minutes (leave in boiling water for 1 minute before covering and removing from heat)

Notes

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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