How to Boil Eggs Perfectly

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Learn how to boil eggs (both soft-boiled and hard-boiled) so they turn out perfectly every time. Watch the video below for a quick tutorial!

by Lisa Bryan·published 2022-10-22

AmericanBreakfast

Servings

['6', '6 eggs']

Total time

20 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

78 kcal

Ingredients (1)

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Instructions (5 steps)

01Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Ensure there's enough water in the pot to cover the eggs by about an inch. While you're waiting for the water to boil, remove the eggs from the fridge (set them on the counter).
02Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low (so that there's no bubbles) and use skimmer to gently and slowly add the eggs to the water. Then, turn the heat back up to a boil.
03Set a timer and cook the eggs for 6 to 7 minutes for soft-boiled eggs and 12 to 14 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. See the cooking time notes above. While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice-water bath.
04Once the eggs have cooked to your preferred time, use the skimmer to remove the eggs and immediately submerge them in the ice-water bath to stop their cooking.
05Peel the eggs, starting with the bottom end first as it's easier to get under the membrane.

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