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How long to boil an egg from cold water
- Serves: 2
- Prep: 0 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
Boiled eggs are a quick and easy way to bulk up any meal, particularly for vegetarians.
But many of us still struggle with how to make the perfect boiled egg.
For example, a question our recipe team is often asked is: How long to boil an egg?
If you need a reminder, see our list of times:
How long to boil an egg
- 3 minutes for really soft boiled yolk and set white
- 4 minutes for slightly set yolk and set white
- 5 minutes for a medium cooked firmer yolk and white
- 6 minutes for hard boiled with lightly soft yolk
- 8 minutes for firmly hard boiled
Whether you prefer soft or hard boiled, see below for our easy to follow instructions for getting great boiled eggs every time.
Ingredients
- 2 large British Lion eggs
- Water for boiling
- Pinch of salt
- Buttered toast cut into soldiers to serve (optional)
Method
- Place the large egg in a small pan.
Cover with at least 2.5cm (1") of cold water, add a pinch of salt and place the pan on a high heat.
- When the water is almost boiling, gently stir the egg, and
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