How to soft boil an egg video recipe

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One of the easiest types of egg to make, a soft boiled egg is a culinary classic.

How to soft boil an egg
  • healthy
Serves1
SkillEasy
Cooking Time4 mins
Total Time4 mins
Cost RangeCheap
By Nic Hopkirk
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One of the easiest types of egg to make, a soft boiled egg is a culinary classic.

Often the simplest things in life are the best and this recipe for how to soft boil an egg will show exactly that.

Pair your boiled egg with some toasty soldiers or some spinach for a hit of carbohydrates and protein. It's one of the healthiest ways to makes eggs as well, since you're not using any cooking oil.

Although they're mostly eaten for breakfast, you can take your boiled eggs into lunchtime with you with great recipes like this leek and egg salad - perfect if you're looking for something a little lighters.

There's no need to hang over the hob with these either, they can sit by themselves in the pan for around three minutes.

Ingredients

  • Saucepan of cold water
  • Slotted spoon
  • 1 fresh egg
  • Teaspoon
  • Egg cup
  • Pin

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Method

  1. Use the pin to pierce a hole in the bottom of the egg to stop it from splitting when it's cooking.
  2. Carefully place the egg into the pan of water, turn on the heat and bring the water up to a fast boil.
  3. Once the water is boiling, time the boiled egg for exactly 4 mins.
  4. After the 4 mins, take the egg out of the pan with the slotted spoon and place it into your egg cup.
  5. Use a teaspoon to crack and take the top of the egg.
Top Tip for making How to soft boil an egg video

The secret to a really good egg is perfect timing so watch that clock

Nic Hopkirk
Senior Content Editor: Good to Know About me Hi there, I’m Nic Hopkirk – senior content editor for Good to Know. I’m a lifestyle journalist who has worked across newspapers and digital for nearly 20 years. After studying English Literature at Bristol University, I began my journalism career on local newspapers in South East London and Kent, before moving on to digital media at Emap. Since then I’ve worked for the Evening Standard, Daily Mail and MSN, where I was the Managing Editor for the Lifestyle group of channels for several years. After my two boys were born I decided to go freelance and have written for Good to Know, Woman, Woman & Home and Global Radio, as well as Marks & Spencer and Holland & Barrett. My specialist subjects Since becoming a mum, I’ve become a specialist in the subject areas of pregnancy, labour - and of course days out and activities with the kids. I am constantly on the look out for fun new things to do with my boys and while a true Londoner,  I also love going out to the countryside and exploring green open spaces. I’ve become a member of pretty much every organisation I can think of to enjoy time in the great outdoors together as a family and my purse is packed with membership cards for the National Trust, English Heritage, Kew, Royal Palaces - you name it. I also love a good outing to a castle, so naturally I’m also a member of our two nearest establishments - Leeds and Hever. I love cycling to work and when I get some me-time I also love a good shop - most of which is done online these days! I’m really looking forward to sharing all of my knowledge with Good to Know’s readers.
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