Hard or Soft Boiled Egg
Master the art of cooking the perfect egg with this simple yet versatile recipe for Hard or Soft Boiled Eggs! Whether you're craving soft-boiled eggs with silky, runny yolks, jammy medium-boiled eggs, or firm hard-boiled eggs, this foolproof method delivers flawless results every time. By using just large eggs, water, and an ice bath, you'll achieve your desired doneness with ease. Perfect for breakfast, salads, snacks, or meal prep, this recipe is as quick as it is adaptable, offering options for any occasion. Discover how timing is everything, and make peeling a breeze with the cooling ice bath technique. Elevate your egg-cooking game today with this essential kitchen staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 egg (or more as desired) Large eggs
- 4 cups (or enough to fully submerge the eggs) Water
Instructions
1. Place the eggs in a medium saucepan in a single layer to avoid cracking during cooking.
2. Add enough cold water to the saucepan to fully submerge the eggs by about 1 inch (2.5 cm).
3. Set the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
4. Once the water reaches a rapid boil, turn off the heat, cover the pan with a lid, and start timing based on your desired level of doneness.
a. Soft-boiled eggs with runny yolks: 6 minutes.
b. Medium-boiled eggs with jammy yolks: 8 minutes.
c. Hard-boiled eggs with firm yolks: 10-12 minutes.
5. While the eggs cook, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and cold water.
6. Once the timer goes off, carefully transfer the eggs to the ice bath using a slotted spoon or tongs.
7. Let the eggs cool in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
8. Gently tap the eggs on a countertop to crack the shell, then peel under running water for ease.
9. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
70 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 99 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
