how do you boil the perfect egg?

zippychick

Baked eggs go terribly well with a sprinkling of grated cheese Mmmmmmm eggs with cheese

funkymonkey849

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

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

darkblue wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Egg-Perfect-Colour-Changing-Timer/dp/B0000CFGB5



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 Perfect every time!

smithyjules

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!