How to Boil an Egg
Master the art of perfectly boiled eggs with this foolproof guide that ensures flawless results every time! Whether you prefer soft-boiled eggs with a luxuriously runny yolk, medium-boiled eggs with a creamy center, or firm and fully cooked hard-boiled eggs, this step-by-step recipe has you covered. Featuring just two simple ingredients—eggs and water—this versatile and essential cooking method is a must-know for any kitchen enthusiast. Learn key techniques like using an ice water bath to halt cooking and achieve easy peeling, guaranteeing your eggs are ready for snacking, salads, or meal prep perfection. With a prep time of just 5 minutes and customizable cook times, this recipe for boiling eggs is quick, simple, and utterly satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Eggs
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
Place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan.
Pour in enough cold water to cover the eggs by about 1 inch.
Set the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and cover it with a lid.
Set a timer based on your desired level of doneness: 4 minutes for soft-boiled, 7 minutes for medium-boiled, and 10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
While the eggs are resting, prepare an ice water bath in a large bowl.
When the timer goes off, carefully transfer the eggs to the ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
Let the eggs cool in the ice water for about 5 minutes before peeling under running water or storing them unpeeled in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
72 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 100 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| 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.
