How do you make the perfect half boiled egg?

Ingredients

- Eggs

- Water

Instructions

Preparation:

- Use room-temperature eggs. Cold eggs are harder to peel.

Boiling:

1. Place a pot filled with water over medium heat.

2. Bring the water to a full rolling boil.

3. Once the water is boiling, gently lower the eggs into the water, using a spoon to avoid cracking them.

Timing:

- For a "slightly soft yolk," boil for 5 minutes.

- For a "tender and creamy yolk," boil for 6 minutes.

- For a "soft set yolk with a semi-solid center," boil for 7 minutes.

Cooling and Peeling:

4. After boiling, immediately remove the eggs from the pot and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water.

5. Gently stir the ice water to cool the eggs evenly.

6. Let the eggs cool for at least 5 minutes or up to 10 minutes.

7. Once cool, peel the eggs under running water to easily remove the shells.

8. Enjoy your soft-boiled eggs immediately, sprinkled with salt and pepper or accompanied by toast or your favorite breakfast dishes!