6 minutes will give you a perfect soft boiled egg if you want hard boiled egg set the timer to 8 minutes.
The reason this method works is because we are cooking the eggs with the steam, not the water. Steam is a constant 212f or 100c, this lets the eggs cook quickly and evenly with out giving the yolk time to set.Also using only ½ inch of water instead of several cups means your eggs are cooked quicker.
Run cold water over the eggs under the water doesn’t heat up. This will stop the eggs from overcooking.They are ready to serve
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Place the Pot Over a Medium High Heat, Bring the Water to the Boil.
Set a Timer for 6 Minutes.
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Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs Every Time. Beautiful Firm Whites With a Runny Yolk.