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Recipe: Soft boiled eggs

Perfect Soft-Boiled Eggs

INGREDIENTS

large or extra large eggs
salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Add 1/2 inch of water to a saucepan and bring the water to a boil on medium-high heat.
Take the eggs directly from the refrigerator. Use tongs to VERY gently lay the eggs in the bottom of the pan.
Cover and allow the eggs to steam for 6 1/2 minutes.
Run cold water into the pan for 30 seconds. Peel and serve.

NOTES: This technique was shared in the January/February 2013 issue of Cook’s Illustrated