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How To Boil An Egg.

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

Soft-Boiled Eggs:
Add enough water to a deep saucepan to cover the eggs by 1 inch {then remove eggs} and bring water to a rolling boil.
With a spoon, slowly lower each egg into the boiling water.
Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer: 4 minutes for soft, 5 minutes for medium-soft.
Drain boiling water and immediately run eggs under cold water.
Peel off shell and eat as is or “smear” over toast.

Hard-Boiled Eggs:
Place eggs in a single layer in a deep saucepan and add enough COLD water to cover.
Add 1 t. salt.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low.
Cook at a gentle boil for 9 minutes.
Drain boiling water and immediately run eggs under cold water.
Peel off shell and eat as is or chop up for salads.

Source: http://www.simpleorganizedliving.com/2011/04/04/how-to-boil-an-egg/