11 minutes
A simple and straightforward method for boiling eggs to your preferred level of doneness.
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1. Prep Saucepan
Choose a saucepan with a lid that can comfortably accommodate the eggs in a single layer. Fill with 1 inch of water, cover, and set to boil.
2. Add Eggs
Once boiling, carefully place the eggs into the saucepan with a slotted spoon or place them on a steamer basket inside the pot. Cover with the lid.
3. Boil to Perfection
Cook the eggs, maintaining a strong boil: - Soft Boiled: 6 minutes for runny yolks and set whites. - Medium Boiled: 8.5 minutes for partly set, fudgy yolks. - Hard Boiled: 11 minutes for fully set yolks.
4. Cool Down
Drain the eggs. For immediate consumption, peel them. To store, let them cool naturally and refrigerate in their shells for up to a week. Mark with a permanent marker to differentiate from raw eggs. Avoid an ice bath post-cooking to ease peeling.
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