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?

[bednobs]

i did six minutes today but the yolk was too set - no soldier dipping possible

[piggynose]

Found the perfect method, foolproof in fact, i used a microwave, i cracked an egg in a small bowl 1/2 full of water, set for 1 minute on medium heat, came out perfect!!

[ummmm]

That's not a boiled egg though!

I put them in cold water, bring to the boil and then cook for 4 minutes.

[piggynose]

whoops ummm, in my exitement i forget to mention i actually prefer my eggs poached.

[ummmm]

So do I...and they are much easier.