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The Perfect Soft-Boiled Egg
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The Perfect Soft Boiled Egg

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 1
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 piece of bread toasted & buttered
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 2 inches of water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until boiling.
  • Add the uncracked egg, reduce the heat to medium, and cover with a lid.
  • Let the egg cook for 6 minutes, then remove it from the stove.  Side Note: If you are using a jumbo-sized egg, cook for 6 minutes & 30 seconds.
  • Run the saucepan and egg under ice-cold water until the egg is cool enough to be handled.
  • Using a knife, gently crack the top edge of the egg, then peel, being careful not to puncture the egg.
  • Once it is peeled, place on a piece of buttered toast, slice down the center with a knife, and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
  • Dig in and enjoy!