Marthas Soft Boiled Eggs Recipes

SOFT-BOILED EGG

Steps:

• Place (cold) egg carefully into a small saucepan of boiling water and cook for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes.
• To serve in the shell, quickly crack at wider end with a knife, and remove top. To serve out of the shell, hold egg over a small bowl, tap around center with a knife, and gently pull shell apart; then scoop egg out with spoon.

SOFT-BOILED EGGS

Steps:

• Bring a deep saucepan filled with water to a rolling boil. With a slotted spoon, gently lower eggs into water. Cover pan, and remove from heat. Let stand 4 to 6 minutes (to taste).
• To serve in shell, quickly crack at wider end with a knife, and remove top. To serve out of the shell, hold egg over a small bowl, tap around center with a knife, and gently pull shell apart; then scoop egg out with spoon.

MARTHA STEWART'S SOFT BOILED EGGS 101

Steps:

• Place eggs in a pot and cover with water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover pot.
• Turn off heat for 6 minutes.
• Done!

HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGGS

Steps:

• Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Slowly bring water to a boil over medium heat; when the water has reached a boil, cover and remove from heat. Let sit 12 minutes.
• Transfer eggs to a colander; place under cool running water to stop the cooking. Eggs can be peeled and served immediately.