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How long to make a soft boiled egg?

allure Posted:

How long to make a soft boiled egg?

I can never seem to get it right
Please help
JimmysBride Posted:

Re: How long to make a soft boiled egg?

6 minutes always works for me. Don't put the egg in until the water is at a rolling boil...

Chloegirl Posted:

Re: How long to make a soft boiled egg?


Posted by JimmysBride

put the egg in until the water is at a rolling boil...



When I do this, the egg cracks....what am I doing wrong???
Moehick Posted:

Re: How long to make a soft boiled egg?

OMG! I have trouble with this too...you would think I could boil an egg!

JimmysBride Posted:

Re: How long to make a soft boiled egg?

That's because the egg is cold... I usually run it under warm water for bit before dropping it in and that prevents it from cracking.

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