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How to “Boil” Eggs
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Published 1969
The word “boil” is misused as applied to cooking eggs.
The eggs should not boil; they should simmer. The cooking time for the eggs depends on various factors, such as how large the eggs are and how cold they are. Preferably they should be at room temperature.
Method
To soft-cook eggs
Place the eggs in a saucepan and add cold water to cover. Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to simmer. For medium-sized eggs, cook them for 5 to 6 minutes from the time the water comes to a boil.
To hard-cook eggs
Simmer them for 12 to 15 minutes. When the eggs are cooked, plunge them immediately into cold wat