Here’s a simple guide to boiled eggs 🥚—perfect whether you want them soft, medium, or hard:
Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Water
- Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a pot: Cover them with cold water by about an inch.
- Bring to a boil: Heat on medium-high until the water boils.
- Turn off heat & cover: Let eggs sit in the hot water depending on how you like them:
- Soft-boiled: 4–6 minutes (runny yolk)
- Medium-boiled: 7–9 minutes (slightly creamy yolk)
- Hard-boiled: 10–12 minutes (fully set yolk)
- Cool eggs quickly: Place in ice water or run under cold water for a few minutes—makes peeling easier.
- Peel & enjoy: Tap gently on a surface and peel the shell off.
Tips
- Older eggs peel more easily than very fresh ones.
- Add a pinch of salt or a splash of vinegar to the water to prevent cracking.
- Store hard-boiled eggs in the fridge for up to 1 week.
If you want, I can also give you fun ideas for boiled eggs, like deviled eggs, egg salad, or a quick snack hack.
Do you want me to?
