Just in case your mother never explained this to you, here are the simple steps involved in boiling an egg.
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Place the egg in a saucepan. |
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Run cold water into the saucepan until the water is 1 inch above the egg. |
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Place the saucepan on a stove and cook over medium heat until the water begins to boil. |
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Reduce the heat to low. |
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Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 10 to 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. |
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Remove the egg with a spoon or ladle and let it cool slowly, or run cold water over it to cool it more quickly. |
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