The Perfect Soft Boiled Egg
Full ingredient list
- 4 eggs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
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Preparation
1
Pour enough water in a small pot to cover the top of a single layer of eggs.
2
Bring the water to a gently-rolling boil and then carefully add the eggs (one at a time) with a slotted spoon.
3
For a softer yolk, cook the eggs for 5 minutes. For a
thicker soft yolk, cook for 61/2 minutes. Be aware that
you may need to adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the egg.
4
Prepare a bowl of cold water.
5
When the eggs are done cooking, carefully move them
from the boiling water to the cold water (one at a time)
with a spoon. Allow the eggs to sit in the cold water for about 30 seconds. (You can also run cold tap water over the eggs for 30 seconds.)
6
Peel the eggs and sprinkle with salt and pepper.