How to Boil an Egg

Here are the steps on how to boil an egg:

1. Gather your ingredients and equipment. You will need:
   • Eggs
   • A saucepan
   • Cold water
   • A slotted spoon
   • A bowl of iced water
2. Fill the saucepan with cold water. Add enough water to cover the eggs by about 1 inch.
3. Place the eggs in the saucepan. Gently lower the eggs into the water, being careful not to crack them.
4. Bring the water to a boil. Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
5. Remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan with a lid and let the eggs stand in the hot water for the desired amount of time.

• For soft-boiled eggs: Let the eggs stand for 4 to 6 minutes.
• For medium-boiled eggs: Let the eggs stand for 7 to 8 minutes.
• For hard-boiled eggs: Let the eggs stand for 10 to 12 minutes.

6. Drain the eggs. Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the eggs from the hot water.
7. Shock the eggs in ice water. Place the eggs in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
8. Peel the eggs and enjoy! The eggs should be easy to peel after they have been in the ice water for a few minutes.

Here are some tips for boiling eggs:

• Use large eggs. Large eggs will cook more evenly than smaller eggs.
• Start with cold water. Starting with cold water will help the eggs cook evenly.
• Don’t overcook the eggs. Overcooked eggs will be rubbery and difficult to peel.
• Shock the eggs in ice water. Shocking the eggs in ice water will stop the cooking process and make them easier to peel.

Enjoy your perfectly boiled eggs!