Do you like them super gooey or hard and set? Follow our guide to cooking boiled eggs just the way you like them.
With so much information around on how to boil eggs we have done the hard work and are going to show you how to boil eggs to get the perfect soft boiled, semi-soft and hard-boiled egg that can be used for any occasion.
Start by pouring cold water into a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring the water to the boil. Gently slide eggs into the boiling water and gently stir. This will help centre the egg.
For soft-boiled eggs, great for breakfast and dipping in some hot, buttery toast, boil for 4 minutes. Remove the eggs and place them in a bowl of iced water to stop them from cooking further.
For semi-soft eggs perfect for adding to salads, cook for 8 minutes before transferring to a bowl of iced water.
For hard-boiled eggs that are best for mashing with some mayonnaise and making a sandwich, boil for 12 minutes. There you have, the perfect cooking times for the perfect eggs. Enjoy.
Step 1
Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, then gently slide unshelled eggs into the water.
Step 2
Cook for 4 mins for a set white and a runny yolk (great for dippy eggs) or 6 mins for a hard white and a runny yolk. Adding eggs to a salad? Cook for 8 mins for a hard white and a creamy yolk, or keep cooking for up to 12 mins for a hard white and yolk.
Step 3
Transfer eggs to a bowl of iced water to cool for 5 mins before peeling.
If you’re after perfectly centred yolks, gently stir the eggs after adding to the pan - this stirring motions helps to centre the yolks.
