Description
This simple recipe for soft boiled eggs delivers perfectly cooked eggs with a runny yolk and tender white in just a few minutes. Soft boiled eggs make a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack that can be enjoyed on their own or as a topping for toast, salads, or ramen.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 2 large eggs
- Water, enough to cover eggs in saucepan
Instructions
- Boil water: Bring a saucepan of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Simmer and add eggs: Reduce heat to maintain a rapid simmer and carefully place the 2 eggs into the water using a spoon to avoid cracking.
- Cook eggs: Allow the eggs to cook in the simmering water for exactly 4 minutes to achieve the perfect soft-boiled texture with set whites and runny yolks.
- Remove eggs: Gently take the eggs out of the water using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate.
- Serve: Slice off the top of each egg and serve immediately while still warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use eggs that are at room temperature to prevent cracking when placed in hot water.
- Adjust cooking time slightly if using larger or smaller eggs or if you prefer firmer yolks.
- To stop the cooking process, place eggs briefly in cold water after boiling before serving.
- Soft boiled eggs are best eaten immediately but can be stored in the fridge for up to one day.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Universal
Keywords: soft boiled egg, easy breakfast, runny yolk, quick egg recipe, stovetop eggs
