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soft boiled eggs cut in half to show the runny yolk center
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How to Make The Perfect Soft Boiled Egg

Want an egg with a yolk that’s silky and creamy? Here’s how to easily make the perfect soft boiled egg to top any meal with!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Resting Time2 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 whole eggs

Instructions

  • Fill the saucepan ¾ full and bring it to a boil. Once it has boiled, lower the heat and bring it down to a gentle rolling simmer.
  • Using a large slotted spoon, gently add your eggs into the saucepan one by one.
  • Simmer the eggs for 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Once done, quickly remove the eggs from the water and dunk them into the ice water.
  • Let the eggs cool for at least 2 minutes before peeling.

Notes

  • Make sure your eggs aren’t straight from the fridge and that they’ve warmed up closer to room temperature.
  • Older eggs peel easier than freshly purchased eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg