How to boil an egg

Fill a saucepan with enough water to fully cover the eggs. Cover with a lid and bring the water to a boil.

Reduce the heat so the water is gently simmering. Using a spoon, carefully lower the eggs into the water.

Let the water continue to simmer. Set a timer:

• 6 minutes for a runny yolk
• 8 minutes for soft boiled
• 10 minutes for hard boiled

Use a spoon to carefully remove the eggs from the water. Run the eggs under cold tap water for 30 seconds to cool them down and stop the cooking process.

Safety tips:

• Be careful when handling the pot of boiling water to avoid burns. Use oven mitts when handling the hot saucepan.
• Lower the eggs gently into the water with a spoon to prevent them from cracking or splashing hot water.
• When draining the hot water, pour it away from yourself to avoid steam burns.
• If you’re cooking multiple eggs, make sure the saucepan is large enough to prevent overcrowding, which can lead to uneven cooking.