I have been trying my hardest to figure out the best way to make the perfect boiled eggs, and if you like the yolk creamy but not runny look no further. There are a number of recipes and how to guides online and in many different cookbooks on how to make a delicious boiled eggs but many of them just were not turning out for me the way I would have liked them to.
The standing times on the recipe card below will help you to get the exact firmness from the yolk you are looking for.
If you have any other ideas for me please let me know in the comments section below!
Perfect Boied Eggs
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Yield 4 Eggs
A creamy, smooth yolk surrounded by a fully cooked white.
Ingredients
- 4 - Eggs
Instructions
Instructions:
- Place eggs directly in empty pot.
- Fill pot to 1" or 2.5cm above eggs.
- Place on stove and bring the water to a boil.
- As soon as the water starts to boil, remove the pot from heat and cover with a lid.
- Let stand until egg yolk reaches desired consistency(as per standing times below).
- As soon as standing time is up, plunge eggs into ice cold water to halt the cooking of the egg yolks.
- Enjoy your perfect boiled eggs.
Notes
Standing Times:
6 minutes for Soft Boiled Eggs.
8 minutes for Medium Boiled Eggs.
12 minutes for Hard Boiled Eggs.
Courses Breakfast
Cuisine American
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Boiled Egg
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 63 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 4.48 g | 7% | |
Total Carbohydrates 0.32 g | 0% | |
Protein 5.53 g | 11% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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