A handy egg cooking chart has been shared on social media, showing how many minutes you need to boil your eggs for the perfect yolk – and people think it’s brilliant
Starting your day with a top-notch breakfast is essential, and for egg enthusiasts, mastering the perfect type of eggs is crucial – yet nailing that ideal yolk isn’t always plain sailing. There’s something undeniably delightful about dipping a buttery soldier into the rich yolk of a perfectly soft-boiled egg.
However, the disappointment of slicing open an egg to discover the yolk isn’t quite how you like it can be maddening – whether you prefer it runny or fully set. The secret to getting your eggs just right? It’s all in the timing. But the question remains: How can you ensure you don’t overboil?
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Luckily, an ingenious egg timer chart found on Reddit lays it all out, showing the exact number of minutes required for your preferred yolk consistency.
This gem of a chart suggests that a four-minute boil time yields the most luscious centre. Those partial to dunking soldiers should aim for up to six minutes, while a 10-minute boil will ensure a solid yet tender middle.
Venture into the territory of 11 to 12 minutes if you’re after a firmer bite. And for those who love their yolks thoroughly hard, the chart advises a 19-minute cook time.
More than a thousand people online have praised this handy kitchen aid. In the spirit of sharing useful culinary advice, several Reddit users offered their tricks for attaining the ideal boiled egg.
As one insightful commenter recommended: “I always take the eggs out of the fridge for like 20 minutes or more so she can warm up a little bit so they are less prone to cracking in boiling water when you put them in.”
One person suggested a foolproof technique: “I wait until the water boils and gently put the eggs in with tongs. I set the timer for ten minutes. I then put in an ice bath. Perfect eggs that peel super easy.”
Another egg aficionado shared their secret: “I always put the eggs in cold water. Bring to a rolling boil.
“Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes or so. Perfection every time.”
Yet another commented with a tip for consistency: “I always recommend boiling fresh eggs that come right out of the fridge, and then putting them in an ice bath after they’re done.
“That way all temps (eggs and water) are consistent each time you cook, and the cooking is stopped exactly when it needs to be, allowing the timing to be consistent.”