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how do you boil the perfect egg?

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  • zippychick
    zippychick Posts: 9,339 Forumite
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    Baked eggs go terribly well with a sprinkling of grated cheese :) Mmmmmmm eggs with cheese
    A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men :cool:
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  • I have never been able to do boiled eggs until I read this simple way in good food magazine and it hasn't failed me yet!

    Bring water to the boil
    Boil eggs for exactly 2 mins
    Turn off the heat and leave eggs in the water for another 2 mins with lid on (good chance to get soldiers ready)

    Voila!

    I find this way means they are just done so if you're worried about any white not being cooked then just leave them another 30 seconds longer in the water
  • smithyjules
    smithyjules Posts: 497 Forumite
    edited 16 December 2010 at 10:41PM
    After a disgracefully long time I have returned to this thread to say a huge thank you to those who suggested the http://www.amazon.co.uk/Egg-Perfect-Colour-Changing-Timer/dp/B0000CFGB5

    We have since had perfect dippy eggs every time. Even Hubby managed it this eve, so that is one little girl you have all made very happy!
    I have also brought one for my nan as a jokey christmas present as she manages a perfect egg every time regardless of how may other tasks she juggles!
    Thank-you all!
  • Fruball
    Fruball Posts: 5,739 Forumite
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    darkblue wrote: »
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Egg-Perfect-Colour-Changing-Timer/dp/B0000CFGB5

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    Also, here's a random tip: If you pierce a very small hole at the top of the egg with a pin (I use map pins) the egg does not crack!

    I have one of these too. Eggs room temp (same as the device) pop them in a saucepan with cold water, bring to boil and watch device :D Perfect every time!
  • I have no idea why but I keep my eggs in the fridge (not much work-top/cupboard space maybe) so i keep my egg-timing-wotsit in the fridge too and yep perfect eggs every time!
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