Soft Boiled Eggs

• 2–3 large eggs, depending on appetite
• Salt (optional)

Ingredients for 1 serving (125 g) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

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   There are several popular ways to make soft-boiled eggs, and it is up to the cook to decide which method works best for them. Some of the most common ones follow.

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   Method 1: Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.

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   Gently add the eggs, and boil for 4–6 minutes (4 minutes for runny yolk, 5 minutes for soft yolk).

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   Remove the eggs from the water.

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   Method 2: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.

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   Gently add the eggs, and boil for 1 minute.

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   Remove the saucepan from the heat, and allow eggs to stand in the hot water for 5 minutes.

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   Remove the eggs from the water.

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   Method 3: Bring water to a rolling boil in a saucepan.

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    Gently add the eggs, then immediately remove the pan from heat and cover it.

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    Let the eggs sit for 8 minutes, then remove them.

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    Method 4: Bring about 1 inch of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan. You want just enough water to create steam but not evaporate completely.

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    Gently add the eggs, then cover with a lid.

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    Let boil/steam for 6–6½ minutes, depending on how runny you want the yolks.

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    Immediately remove pot from heat, and drain the hot water.