How long does it take to boil an egg?



(I can never get it right)

You looking for hard boiled eggs or soft boiled eggs?

Hard boiled eggs should cook 12-15 minutes.

Soft boiled eggs should cook 4-6 minutes.

The real trick to getting it right is bringing the water to a hard boil, then reducing the heat to just below simmering. You need to do that so the eggs don't crack as you cook them.

Thanks for that

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Originally Posted by moofoo

how long does it take to boil an egg?



(i can never get it right)

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14 minutes

Put eggs in cold water, bring to a boil turn heat off and cover for 20 min perfect hard boiled every time