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Perfectly Boiled Eggs Recipe (Soft, Medium, and Hard!)

Stop Guessing: This Is How Long to Boil Eggs

Learn how to achieve perfectly boiled eggs for any occasion, whether soft, medium, or hard-boiled. This guide provides simple steps and tips for egg perfection.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Eggs
  • Water

Equipment

  • Saucepan or Pot
  • Bowl for Ice Water

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan or pot.
  2. Step 2: Add enough water to cover the eggs by about an inch.
  3. Step 3: Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Step 4: Cover the pot with a lid and remove it from heat.
  5. Step 5: Let the eggs sit in the hot water for the desired time: 4-6 minutes for soft-boiled, 7-9 minutes for medium-boiled, and 10-12 minutes for hard-boiled.
  6. Step 6: Carefully drain the hot water.
  7. Step 7: Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes before peeling.

Notes

Boiled eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Keep them in their shells until ready to eat.