How To Boil An Egg

[bednobs]

I want my boiled eggs so they have runny yolk but completely set whites
How long would people recommend? In cold water to begin with or into boiling water?

[dannyk13]

Boiling water for 6 minutes.

[Jackdaw33]

In cold water, just enough to barely cover the eggs. Once they come to the boil then 3 minutes.

[Sqad]

I'll ask Mrs sqad...that is exactly how I like mine.

[gingejbee]

"that it exactly how I like mine"...but I've no idea how they're done.

[Mamyalynne]

Size of the egg makes a difference to timing.

[bednobs]

I read something that said you need to do it for less time on gas; more on induction

[gingejbee]

^^well, no matter what the fuel, water boils at the same temperature.

[Bigbad]

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These work.
I use cold water, boiling is more likely to crack the egg when it goes into the water.

[dannyk13]

I eat one egg a day, always a large size, and have never had any problem with lowering it into boiling water for 6 minutes,

[BAKERS DOZEN]

I've never bolied an egg but my chef (Mr BD) says start it in cold water and once it starts to boil turn it down to a simmer for 4 minutes. We always use large eggs but don't know if that makes any difference.

[Sqad]

Mrs sqad agrees with Danny13.
I have never boiled an egg and don't intend to.

[Bigbad]

I keep mine in the fridge. Maybe that’s why they crack easier when put in boiling water.

[BAKERS DOZEN]

Snap Sqad

[Barsel]

If you keep your eggs in the fridge, make sure they are at room temperature before you boil them.Large eggs take about a minute longer than medium eggs. Personally I gently lower them into boiling water and boil for 6 - 7 mins. If you like them runnier than this, boil for a minute less.

[anneasquith]

I agree with Danny, maybe 7 minutes for me. ( hate runny whites) . Sqad..... * I’ve never boiled an egg in my life * lol.

[Old_Geezer]

You do 6 at a time and remove them from the water at 30 second intervals. Sling the 5 you don't like.

[Arksided]

I put large eggs in already simmering water for four/half minutes also I prick the bottom through the shell (Big-ender) before hand so they don't crack.

[1ozzy]

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I agree with Bigbad
Just how you want them everytime

[jennyjoan]

start of with cold water, then about 6 mins for firm whites and runny yolk. then the soldiers will come marching on LOL

[emmie]

in cold water to start with some salt, stops the shell from breaking. come to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes, never fails.