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Perfectly Boiled Eggs

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A fail-safe method to achieve the perfect boiled egg, with options for soft, medium, or hard yolks.

Ingredients for Perfectly Boiled Eggs

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Chicken Egg, raw

each

How to Make Perfectly Boiled Eggs

1. Boil Water

Fill a saucepan with about an inch of water and bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.

2. Add Eggs to Boiling Water

Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon or steamer basket.

3. Boil Eggs for Soft Yolks

Boil the eggs for 6 minutes for a warm, liquid yolk with firm whites.

4. Boil Eggs for Medium-Soft Yolks

Boil the eggs for 8 and a half minutes for a translucent, fudgy yolk.

5. Boil Eggs for Firm Yolks

Boil the eggs for 11 minutes for a yolk that's just set with a bit of give.

6. Remove from Heat and Cool

Once the desired cooking time is reached, remove the saucepan from heat. If enjoying immediately, drain the eggs, or let them cool down before storing.

Pitfalls and tips

Commit to precise timing for different doneness

Soft-boiled (5-6 minutes), Medium-boiled (7-8 minutes), Hard-boiled (9-12 minutes), using an accurate timer for consistency.

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