How to boil eggs

Recipe video above. This method of boiling eggs will produce consistent results to your desired level of doneness, every time! Top tips: fridge cold eggs (creamy yolks insurance), bring water to boil first, then add eggs and start the timer. Starting from cold water causes too many variables and inc

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Ingredients

4 servings

Large eggs (, fridge cold (55g/2oz each, Note 2))

Steps

Water level 3cm/1" - Fill the saucepan with enough water so it will cover the eggs by 3cm / 1" or more.
Boil first then add eggs - Bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Using a slotted spoon, gently lower fridge-cold eggs into the water.
Lower heat - Reduce the heat slightly to medium high - water should still be bubbling but not so much the eggs are being bashed around so roughly they crack. (Note 3)
Start the timer once all the eggs are in. - Dippy solders: 3 minutes (can't peel)- Runny yolks: 6 minutes- Soft boiled: 8 minutes- Hard boiled: 10 minutes
Cool 10 minutes - Remove eggs using a slotted spoon into a large bowl or sink filled with plenty of cold tap water to cool the eggs. (Ice - Note 4) Cool 10 minutes.
Peel from base in water - Crack the base of the shell by tapping it on the counter, then peel under water from the base (it's easier).
Storing - Hard boiled eggs can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days (peeled or unpeeled). Freezing not recommended (whites go weird).