To boil eggs, first bring the water to a boil, then gently lower fridge-cold eggs into the boiling water, reduce heat slightly to a gentle boil, and time the cooking based on desired doneness: about 6 minutes for runny yolks, 8 minutes for soft boiled, and 10 minutes for hard boiled. After boiling, place eggs in cold water to stop cooking and make peeling easier.

Egg Boiling Times for Large Eggs

• 6 minutes: runny yolks
• 8 minutes: soft boiled
• 10 minutes: hard boiled

Additional Tips

• Start with boiling water rather than cold water to ensure consistent timing.
• Use fridge-cold eggs for easier peeling and consistent doneness.
• After cooking, cool eggs in cold water for about 10 minutes.
• Peel from the base under water for easier shell removal.

These guidelines will help achieve the preferred texture and ease of peeling for boiled eggs.