How to boil eggs Bring water to a boil first, add eggs, start the timer.
6 minutes for runny yolks, 8 minutes for soft boiled (my go-to!
), 10 minutes for hard boiled.
Boil water first then put the eggs in
Peel under water to make life easier.
So here is how I boil eggs!
Transfer into a large bowl or sink of cold water.
Boil water first then put the eggs in
Peel under water starting from the base (its easier).
And thats all you’re gonna wanna know.
But if youre wondering about thewhy, read on!
Crack the shell and peel from the base
Remove that variable!Always start your eggs in boiling water.
Lower heat slightly once eggs are added So the eggs arent bashed around so they crack.
But keep the water at a gentle boil / rapid simmer else you will lose heat.
Goal: maximum water bubbling without eggs cracking.
8 minutes for a room temperature egg = hard boiled, fridge cold egg = soft boiled!
Large eggs are ~50 55g / 2 oz each, a size prescribed by industry regulations.
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Save ice for cocktails Ice is precious around these parts.
Theres no need to waste them on your morning eggs!
A bowl of cold tap water is enough to stop the cooking process.
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Peel from the base Its easier.
Peel under water Also easier.
Just easier to handle and cook, I find.
Soft boiled eggs(8 minutes)My favourite and default boiled egg because it is at its best!
Cooked so the yolk is just set which means it is at its optimal creaminess.
But the yolk is cooked enough so it doesnt run when you cut it.
Soft boiled eggs withavocado sauce
Hard boiled eggs(10 minutes) The other alternative level of doneness for the above listed salads.
I prefer soft boiled rather than hard boiled simply because the yolks are creamier and the whites are softer.
For some specific recipes likeDevilled eggshowever, you need hard boiled.
Caesar salad
I just hope nobody is aiming for the dreaded grey ring around the yolk.
Thats as overcooked as it’s possible for you to get, and good for not much at all!
Egg cracking problems?
Chicken pasta salad with creamy avocado ranch dressing
The other thing that can cause egg cracking is thin shells.
Do you use free range eggs?
Ahh, so much information out there!
Fresh eggs do not peel as neatly as older eggs
The only thing I know for sure is that older eggs peel more neatly than fresh eggs.
The older the egg, the more that membrane degrades = easier to peel.
And onwards!
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Go forth and enjoy your new egg boiling life, with guaranteed perfectly boiled eggs every single time!
And for egg boiling experts share your tips.I love learning new things!
