Description
Learn how to make perfect soft-boiled eggs with this simple and quick recipe. These soft-boiled eggs have jammy yolks and are a delightful addition to your breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, cold from the fridge
- As needed
- Pinch
Eggs:
Water for boiling:
Salt (optional):
Instructions
- Prepare the Water: Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs by about an inch. Bring the water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Eggs: Carefully lower the cold eggs into the boiling water using a spoon. Reduce the heat slightly to maintain a gentle boil. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes for soft, jammy yolks.
- Ice Bath: Prepare a bowl of ice water. Transfer the eggs to the ice water bath using a slotted spoon after cooking. Let them sit for 1-2 minutes.
- Peel and Serve: Gently tap the eggs on a hard surface, peel under cold running water, and serve immediately seasoned with salt and pepper or on toast.
Notes
- For easy peeling, use slightly older eggs.
- Adjust the cooking time by 30 seconds for a firmer or softer yolk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
