how long should someone boil eggs

The time to boil eggs depends on how you like them (soft, medium, or hard-boiled) and their size. Here’s a general guide for large eggs starting in boiling water:

Soft-Boiled:

• Runny yolk: 4–5 minutes.
• Slightly set yolk: 6 minutes.

Medium-Boiled:

• Custard-like yolk: 7–8 minutes.

Hard-Boiled:

• Fully set yolk: 9–12 minutes.

Tips:

1. For consistent results, start the eggs at room temperature to avoid cracking.
2. After boiling, transfer the eggs to an ice water bath for 5–10 minutes to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
3. Adjust times slightly for smaller or larger eggs.