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How to boil an egg

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Boiled eggs are a quick and easy way to bulk up any meal, particularly for vegetarians. But many of us still struggle with how to make the perfect boiled egg. For example, a question our recipe team is often asked is: How long to boil an egg? If you need a reminder, see our list of times: How long to boil an egg 3 minutes for really soft boiled yolk and set white 4 minutes for slightly set yolk and set white 5 minutes for a medium cooked firmer yolk and white 6 minutes for hard boiled with lightly soft yolk 8 minutes for firmly hard boiled Whether you prefer soft or hard boiled, see below for our easy to follow instructions for getting great boiled eggs every time.

by Egg Recipes·published 2012-12-17

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78 kcal

Ingredients (4)

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2 large British Lion eggsegg
Water for boilingwater
Pinch of saltsalt
Buttered toast cut into soldiers to serve (optional)

Instructions (4 steps)

01Place the large egg in a small pan. Cover with at least 2.5cm (1") of cold water, add a pinch of salt and place the pan on a high heat.
02When the water is almost boiling, gently stir the egg, and boil it for between 3 to 8 minutes, depending on the softness or hardness of egg you require.
03Reduce heat slightly to keep water bubbling but not fast boiling and stir the egg once more.
04Once cooking time is complete, remove the egg from the pan with slotted spoon, place into egg cup and serve immediately with hot buttered toast soldiers.

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