Soft Boiled Eggs

Ingredients

• •2–3 large eggs , depending on appetite
• •Salt (optional)

Instructions

1. 1There are several popular ways to make soft-boiled eggs, and it is up to the cook to decide which method works best for them. Some of the most common ones follow.
2. 2This method boils the eggs continuously in the water.
3. 3Bring a saucepan of water to a boil .
4. 4Gently add the eggs, and boil for 4–6 minutes (4 minutes for runny yolk, 5 minutes for soft yolk).
5. 5Remove the eggs from the water.
6. 6This method boils the egg for a brief period of time before letting it sit in hot water.
7. 7Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
8. 8Gently add the eggs, and boil for 1 minute.
9. 9Remove the saucepan from the heat, and allow eggs to stand in the hot water for 5 minutes.
10. 10Remove the eggs from the water.
11. 11This method does not boil the eggs at all, instead letting them sit in hot water for a longer period of time.
12. 12Bring water to a rolling boil in a saucepan.
13. 13Gently add the eggs, then immediately remove the pan from heat and cover it.
14. 14Let the eggs sit for 8 minutes, then remove them.
15. 15This method uses steam to cook the whites firmly while still maintaining a perfectly cooked, runny yolk. It produces consistent results every time.
16. 16Bring about 1 inch of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan. You want just enough water to create steam but not evaporate completely.
17. 17Gently add the eggs, then cover with a lid.
18. 18Let boil/ steam for 6–6½ minutes, depending on how runny you want the yolks.
19. 19Immediately remove pot from heat, and drain the hot water.