Description
A simple and classic recipe for perfectly soft boiled eggs with a delicately set white and a warm, runny yolk. Ideal for a quick breakfast or a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring a saucepan of water to a rolling boil over high heat to prepare for cooking the eggs.
- Simmer Eggs: Reduce the heat to maintain a rapid simmer. Carefully lower the 2 eggs into the simmering water to avoid cracking.
- Cook Eggs: Allow the eggs to cook for exactly 4 minutes to achieve a soft boiled texture with set whites and runny yolks.
- Remove and Serve: Using a slotted spoon, gently remove the eggs from the water. Slice off the tops of the eggs to expose the soft yolk, and serve immediately while warm.
- Enjoy: Serve the soft boiled eggs plain or with toast soldiers for dipping and enjoy fresh.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to prevent cracking when added to hot water.
- Adjust cooking time slightly if using smaller or larger eggs.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Soft boiled eggs are best eaten fresh and are not ideal for storage.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: soft boiled egg, breakfast egg recipe, quick egg recipe, easy soft boiled eggs
