Soft Boiled Egg


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Timing boiled eggs depends on the size and degree of hardness desired. Start timing when the water boils after eggs are placed in saucepan. Soft-boiled (soft whites, soft yolks): Small egg: 2 minutes 40 seconds Medium egg: 3 minutes Large egg: 3 minutes 20 seconds Medium-boiled (hard whites, soft yolks): Small size: 3 minutes 20 seconds Medium size: 3 minutes 50 seconds Large size: 4 minutes 15 seconds

Yield:

1.0 servings

Added:

December 22, 2009

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Ingredients

Eggs

Preparation

1
Bring eggs to room temperature before using or warm gently under hot tap water.
2
In a saucepan, place enough water to cover the eggs and bring to a gentle boil.
3
Using a spoon, carefully lower the eggs carefully into the water.
4
When the water reboils, start timing and reduce the heat so that the water simmers gently.

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