1. Soft Boiled Eggs - How long?
Fast boiling makes the wgg ehite tough and causes the egg to bang against each other and crack.
Soft-boiled (soft whites, soft yolks):
Large size: 3 minutes 20 seconds.
Medium size: 3 minutes.
Small size: 2 minutes 40 seconds.
Large size: 10 minutes.
Medium size: 8 minutes.
Small size: 7 minutes.
Medium-boiled (hard whites, soft yolks):
When the water reboils, start timing and reduce the heat so that the water simmers gently.
Bring eggs to room temperature before using.
If the egg has been stored in the refrigerator it can be warmed gently under a flowing hot tap.
Place sufficient water to cover the eggs in a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
2. Large size: 4 minutes 15 seconds.
Medium size: 3 minutes 50 seconds.
Small size: 3 minutes 20 seconds.
Timing boiled eggs depends on the size and
degree of hardness desired.
Hard-boiled (hard whites, hard yolks):
You should start timing the eggs from the
moment the water first boils.
Lower the eggs carefully into the water, using
a tablespoon.
