How To Make Perfect Boiled Eggs Every TimeThere's no better...

How To Make Perfect Boiled Eggs Every Time

There's no better comfort food than soft boiled eggs with buttered toast soldiers. Boiled eggs also feature in a huge range of dishes such as salads, sandwiches and curries, and for some of these dishes, you'll want a harder boiled egg.So how do you get perfect soft, medium or hard boiled eggs, every time? A great boiled egg really comes down to timing. Use a timer to keep it precise and remember that the timer needs to start when the water starts simmering.Follow the method below and after doing it a few times you'll be able to cook exactly the boiled eggs you want without even thinking about it. IngredientsEggsTap waterBread for toastingSalt and pepperMethod1. Take a saucepan and half fill it with cold water from the tap. Gently lower the eggs into the saucepan.2. Place the pan over a medium heat. When the water reaches a simmer, start the timer so you can precisely time the cooking process. If you gently stir the eggs in a clockwise direction, the movement of the water will help centre the yolks.3. Simmer the eggs in the saucepan for the length of time that suits your boiled eggs preference. 1. a) SOFT BOILED eggs: Simmer the eggs for 4 minutes for runny yolksb) MEDIUM BOILED eggs: Simmer the eggs for 5 minutes for semi-firm yolks and hard whitesc) HARD BOILED eggs: Simmer the eggs for 8 minutes for well cooked, hard boiled eggs2. Use a large spoon to remove the eggs from the water.3. Cool the eggs by running them under cold tap water for 30-60 seconds or placing them in a bowl of iced water.