Best 10 Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs Recipes

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Soft boiled eggs are a breakfast staple, and the key to a perfect soft boiled egg is to cook it just long enough for the white to set and the yolk to remain runny. This can be a tricky task, as overcooking an egg can turn the yolk hard and chalky. However, with a little practice, you can master the art of cooking perfect soft boiled eggs. The right cooking time will depend on the size of your eggs and the temperature of the water, but as a general rule, you should start with a cold egg and bring it to a boil in a pot. Then, remove the pot from the heat and let the egg cook for 4-6 minutes, depending on how runny you like your yolks. Once the egg is cooked, immediately transfer it to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

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PERFECT SOFT BOILED EGGS



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When I want a soft boiled egg I want the yolk soft and the white firm. The boiling time has a lot to do with your elevation. 5 minutes is perfect for an elevation of 1100 ft (330 meters) if you are nearer sea level decrease the boiling time if at a higher elevation increase the time. I was surprised that there wasn't a recipe for soft boiled eggs posted (just one with saltine crackers) So simple as it may be I am sure there are many that struggle for the perfect boiled egg. Invest in an egg pricker, a little tool that will prick a small hole in the bottom of the egg allowing the air to escape, preventing the egg from cracking as it boils

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Breakfast

Time 7m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups water

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a rapid boil.
  • add saltand keep it at a rapid boil.
  • Prick the bottom (wider end) of the egg with an egg pricker
  • Immerse in the boiling water and boil for exactly 5 minutes.
  • Dash in cold water, crack & enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 1326.1, Carbohydrate 0.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 12.6

BASIC SOFT BOILED EGGS



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Soft boiled eggs bring back memories of breakfast in bed and the fun of dipping sliced toast or "soldiers" into a golden well of egg yolk. This method is guaranteed quick and foolproof!

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8m

Yield Serves: 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

Water
2 eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Place cold eggs in saucepan. Cover with at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) cold water over top of eggs. Cover saucepan with lid and bring water to boil over high heat.
  • Immediately remove pan from heat to stop boiling. With lid on saucepan, let eggs stand in water for 3 to 4 minutes (large eggs).
  • Remove eggs and rinse under cold water. Cut off larger end with sharp knife.
  • Place eggs in eggcups. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and eat with small spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

THE PERFECT BOILED EGGS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen eggs

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 dozen large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Put the eggs in a large pot with a lid. Pour cool water over the eggs until fully submerged and add the baking soda to the water. Put the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once the water is at a rolling boil, turn off the heat and cover the pot with the lid. Allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for the following times according to the desired doneness: 3 minutes for SOFT boiled; 6 minutes for MEDIUM boiled; 12 minutes for HARD boiled.
  • Prepare a bowl of ice water. Transfer the cooked eggs to the ice water to cool completely before peeling.

SOFT BOILED EGGS



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Struggle to make perfect soft-boiled eggs with a runny centre? Just follow our foolproof recipe, then serve with toast soldiers or in a salad niçoise

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 large free-range eggs, at room temperature
toast to serve

Steps:

  • Fill a medium sized saucepan with water and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Make sure your eggs aren't fridge cold. By having the eggs at room temperature, it will be less of a shock for the egg reaching the hot water and therefore less likely to crack. You can also use an egg pricker to make a very small hole in each egg before boiling, which will also reduce the chances of it cracking in the heat. Slowly lower the eggs into the water using a spoon.
  • Set your timer for 4-5 mins for runny/dippy eggs to serve with soldiers, or 6-7 mins for soft-boiled eggs for a salad. If serving in a salad, plunge the eggs into a bowl of cold water as soon as the timer goes off - this will stop them cooking and cool the shells quickly for peeling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS



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This method makes the most perfect hard-boiled eggs ever. The whites are firm but not rubbery, and the yolks are cooked and still creamy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 1

6 eggs

Steps:

  • Place eggs into a saucepan and pour in cold water to cover; place over high heat. When the water just starts to simmer, turn off heat, cover pan with a lid, and let stand for 17 minutes. Don't peek.
  • Pour out the hot water and pour cold water over eggs. Drain and refill with cold water; let stand until eggs are cool, about 20 minutes. Peel eggs under running water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

EASY SOFT-BOILED EGG



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A soft-boiled egg goes well with steamed spinach on toast, steamed asparagus, or sliced ham on a toasted English muffin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 2

Water
1 large egg

Steps:

  • In a medium-size saucepan, bring 3 inches water to a boil. Add egg, cover, and remove pan from heat. Let stand 5 to 6 minutes. To serve, crack one end of egg and peel off some shell, then scoop out egg with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 6 g

MARTHA'S SOFT-BOILED EGGS



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Despite its name, the boiled egg shouldn't be boiled throughout the cooking process-a method that yields a rubbery result-but rather brought to a boil and then immediately removed from heat. Serve with buttered toast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 large eggs
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan large enough to accommodate them in a single layer. Fill the pan with cold water, covering eggs by an inch. Set over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat, cover, and let stand 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove eggs from water. Serve immediately in egg cups -- perfect for cracking and scooping the egg right from the shell. Season with salt and pepper.

SOFT HARD-BOILED EGGS



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Here's my foolproof method for making hard-boiled eggs when we want softer, creamier yolks such as in salads. The steaming method is very precise, so you may need to experiment with different times, depending on the size of the eggs and the temperature of your fridge.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 12m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 ¼ cups water
6 large cold eggs

Steps:

  • Place water into a 3-quart saucepan with a lid. Place over high heat and bring to a low boil. Carefully place the eggs in the water. Cover pan immediately, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook for 9 1/2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and cool eggs down with cold running water, tipping out the water, and continuing to run cold water over the eggs until they are cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 71.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

PERFECT BOILED EGGS



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If your goal is perfectly smooth, blemish-free boiled eggs that jump out of their shells every single time, I've got bad news: No technique in the world can promise that level of perfection. But armed with data from scientific tests done with more than 90 testers and more than 700 boiled eggs, this technique for boiled eggs - technically steamed, as they cook in just an inch of water - will maximize your odds. Fresher eggs will take slightly longer to peel, but they should peel just as cleanly as older eggs. The eggs in this recipe should be cooked straight from the refrigerator; reduce cooking times by 1 minute if using room-temperature eggs.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 1

Up to 12 eggs (see note)

Steps:

  • Find a lidded saucepan large enough to allow your eggs to comfortably fit on the bottom in a single layer. Add 1 inch of water, cover, and bring to a boil.
  • Gently lower eggs into the saucepan using a slotted spoon or a steamer basket. (It's O.K. if the eggs are partly submerged on the bottom of the pot, or elevated on a steamer rack and not submerged at all.) Cover pan and cook eggs, adjusting the burner to maintain a vigorous boil, 6 minutes for a warm liquid yolk and firm whites, 8 1/2 minutes for a translucent, fudgy yolk, or 11 minutes for a yolk that is just barely firm all the way through.
  • Drain eggs, then peel and eat immediately, or transfer them to a plate and allow them to cool naturally before storing in the refrigerator for up to a week directly in their shell. (A small dot made with a permanent marker on the top of each cooked egg will ensure you don't mix them up with the raw eggs.) Do not shock them in an ice bath after cooking; this makes them more difficult to peel.

PERFECT SOFT BOILED EGGS



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Make and share this Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dangerousmezzo

Categories     Breakfast

Time 12m

Yield 2 eggs, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 eggs
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a simmer (small bubbles, not a rapid boil).
  • Add eggs, cold from the fridge, and cook for seven minutes. Adjust heat to keep a consistent temperature going.
  • Remove eggs from water and enjoy with butter and salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 382.1, Sodium 175.5, Carbohydrate 0.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 12.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh eggs: Fresher eggs are easier to peel and have a better flavor.
  • Start with cold eggs: This will help prevent the eggs from cracking when they are placed in the boiling water.
  • Bring the water to a boil before adding the eggs: This will help ensure that the eggs cook evenly.
  • Cover the pot while the eggs are cooking: This will help the eggs cook more quickly and evenly.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the boiling water: This will help prevent the eggs from breaking.
  • Immediately place the eggs in an ice bath: This will help stop the cooking process and make the eggs easier to peel.
  • Serve the eggs immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days: Soft-boiled eggs are best served fresh, but they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

With a little practice, you can make perfect soft-boiled eggs every time. These tips will help you get started, but don't be afraid to experiment until you find the method that works best for you. Whether you like your eggs with a runny yolk or a slightly firmer yolk, there is a perfect soft-boiled egg out there for everyone.

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