It seems that eggs are taking longer to boil now than they took fifty years ago. Used to be 3 minutes, now anything over 6. How long does it take in your locality ? Are eggs different in different parts of the world ?
2007-04-16 07:36:02 · 21 answers · asked by joeytree 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Bring the eggs to room temperature before boiling. Then put them in boiling water for one and a half minute and take them off the fire but keep them in hot water for five minutes and you are home.
2007-04-16 07:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by mangal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For soft boiled eggs that are perfect for dipping those toast soldiers into I drop two eggs only into plenty of rolling boiling water for 3 minutes. I turn off the heat and let the eggs sit in the water for just the amount of time it takes to spoon a bit of the boiling water into the eggcup, maybe 5-10 additional seconds. Gives the yolk nearest the white a little time to get gooey but not enough to cook.
Haven't had those in a while. Almost lunchtime. Yum.
2007-04-16 07:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by Liligirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends a lot on how big or small the eggs are and how much water you boil then in. I like them the same as you so I suggest that if its a medium size egg just cover in cold water and bring to the boil. Then allow 2.30 to 2.45 mins befoe removing from boiling water. A large egg will require 3.00mins. A small egg about 2.15 mins I think that you will find that doing it this way will make a perfect egg for you.
2007-04-16 08:04:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 to 5 minutes from the time you put the egg in the boiling water.
2007-04-17 00:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by toni n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the size of the egg. A small egg 3 mins is good. medium egg I would say 4 mins A large egg 5 mins and a very large egg 5 and a half to 6 mins.
Got to have with soldiers!
2007-04-17 03:58:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I place the egg in a pot and run it under the hot tap, from cold water, and then bring to a boil. Reduce heat until the water is gently bubbling for exactly 3+1/2 minutes and they are perfect.
2007-04-16 09:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by Murray H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the main question is do you put it in boiling water or in cold water.
I always do them in cold SALTED water (yes it does make a difference). Bring the heat up under the cold water in the pan with 1 or 2 eggs in it and once it is boiling - proper boiling in bubbles, count 3 1/2 minutes for a large egg, 3 minutes for a smaller one and it will be perfect soft boiled.
2007-04-16 08:53:22 · answer #7 · answered by Carrie S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the size of the eggs. I usually buy large eggs - they weigh 65 to 73 grams (2,25 to 2,5 oz). I soft boil them to perfection in 4 minutes & 20 seconds. The smaller the egg, the shorter the time, of course. F.ex. I would give a 2 oz egg just under 3½ minutes. I put the eggs in the saucepan with cold water, and bring to a boil under a lid. Then I remove the lid, and reduce the heat to medium.
2016-04-01 04:27:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes 3 minutes for a hard boiled egg. i would imagine 2 minutes would be enough to have the white hard and the yolk still runny.
2007-04-16 07:44:08 · answer #9 · answered by vanessaoz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the size of the egg too. I usually cook my eggs between 5-6 minutes.
2007-04-16 07:52:50 · answer #10 · answered by j c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋