https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:50:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2165416 Sun, 03 May 2015 11:03:10 +0000 lady baltimore 2165416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a similar method to a lot of PP, but I don't know why a much shorter time seems to net me a much firmer yolk than many of you. I like my yolks about halfway between runny and hard - it still needs to be the dark, shiny yellow color like in the picture that @gingerbebe: posted, and can ooze a bit, but not run. </p> <p>I start the eggs in cold water, remove the pot from the heat when it starts to boil, cover for four minutes, and then drop the eggs into ice water until they are cool enough to handle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2165309 Sun, 03 May 2015 06:42:35 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2165309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cold water, bring to a boil, then put the lid on, shut off the burner, and set the timer for 7 minutes. Medium (soft but not runny) and delicious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2164599 Fri, 01 May 2015 22:44:08 +0000 AprilFool 2164599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6 minutes from when the water starts boiling for one egg. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2164598 Fri, 01 May 2015 22:40:49 +0000 Miss Sarah 2164598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: Same, and they're perfect every time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2164364 Fri, 01 May 2015 16:16:34 +0000 aegie 2164364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do the same as Mrs. Pickles. Cold water with just enough to cover eggs. Cook on high till it comes to a full boil. Put on lid. Turn off stove. Let it sit for 8 minutes. Immediately dump out water, add some cold water and slosh around the pot so the eggs crack and peel by themselves in the water. Peel off hte remining shells and enjoy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2164235 Fri, 01 May 2015 14:32:33 +0000 delight 2164235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For hard boiled I put eggs in cold water and bring to a boil. The I turn down to low so they aren't bumping into each other and set timer for 10 minutes.<br /> I much prefer dippy yolk though for myself and would only boil for 4 minutes tops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2164113 Fri, 01 May 2015 13:29:47 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2164113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meridian: older eggs peel easier than fresh eggs. <a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2012/09/20/peeling_hardboiled_eggs_why_are_some_eggs_easier_to_peel_than_others_blame_carbon_dioxide_.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2012/09/20/peeling_hardboiled_eggs_why_are_some_eggs_easier_to_peel_than_others_blame_carbon_dioxide_.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2164062 Fri, 01 May 2015 12:58:14 +0000 gingerbebe 2164062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's my 12 minute steamed egg from this morning! </p> [attach=1472/15/nnon92.450x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162757 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:31:24 +0000 birdofafeather 2162757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>martha says water and eggs in, bring to a boil, remove from heat and cover for 12 minutes for hard boil and then rinse in cold water. we've found this works great, but we also found that we need to leave the eggs out to set and then they're good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162752 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:23:54 +0000 gingerbebe 2162752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: The best egg for me is in a steamer! I put eggs in a bamboo steamer with an inch of water in the pot. I set a timer for 12 minutes from the time I turn the stove on (high heat). I throw the eggs in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes then crack and peel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162729 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:56:04 +0000 Meridian 2162729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually do it the same @BoogieBea: but have the hardest time peeling them!! They get all funky and are never perfectly peeled, argh. </p> <p>I'm interested in trying the oven method that @regberadaisy: mentioned! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162662 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:45:08 +0000 jhd 2162662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same gadget as @PurplePumps: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162563 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:49:20 +0000 Ocean girl 2162563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get the water boiling, drop them in, reduce to low boil/simmer and time for 8 minutes. Then pull off the heat for about 3 minutes. Then run under cold water. Always perfect and so easy to peel! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162556 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:45:47 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2162556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3 minutes in the pressure cooker for a perfect soft boiled egg. 5 minutes for medium. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162520 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:25:28 +0000 Alivoo01 2162520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use jumbo eggs and hard boil it bc DS loves it.</p> <p>Eggs in pot of water, once it boils, turn off heat and place lid on for 15 minutes. Ice bath for 10 minutes. Perfect every time - no grey ring! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162491 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:03:49 +0000 blackbird 2162491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-boil-eggs-perfectly-every-time-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-202415" rel="nofollow">http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-boil-eggs-perfectly-every-time-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-202415</a></p> <p>this method. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162439 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:29:05 +0000 BSB 2162439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: Yup, this is how I do it do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162435 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:27:38 +0000 Coffee-lover 2162435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: </p> <p><a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/1/108818-cuisinart-egg-central-egg-cooker-poacher.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/1/108818-cuisinart-egg-central-egg-cooker-poacher.html</a></p> <p>I like the yolk cooked all the way through. I finally bought this egg cooker with a 20% off coupon, and it is the best money I ever spent (i eat tons of hard boiled eggs). </p> <p>It has settings for soft, medium, and hard boiled. It steams them so the shell peels right off without trouble, and it takes less than 10 minutes and cooks them perfect every time. It also doesnt make the house stink, which my husband loves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162374 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:09:15 +0000 Grace 2162374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are looking for in-between, you bring water to a boil, then add the eggs and cook 7 min (even if it stops boiling for a min). And add a tsp of salt because if your eggs crack, then it will keep the white from oozing all out. And run cold water over them as soon as the timer goes of and eat as soon as you can handle them to peel them, because they'll keep cooking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162252 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:30:11 +0000 PurplePumps 2162252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This little gadget!<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Egg-Rite-Timer/dp/B00004UE75/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1430414989&#038;sr=8-3&#038;keywords=perfect+egg+cooker" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Egg-Rite-Timer/dp/B00004UE75/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1430414989&#038;sr=8-3&#038;keywords=perfect+egg+cooker</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162250 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:29:23 +0000 Anagram 2162250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like medium boiled eggs, but it's hard to get them perfect! I am not a fan at all of eggs boiled so long the yolk gets that powdery texture. yucks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162245 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:28:16 +0000 MrsYellowJacket 2162245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: Same way for me. Just made them for lunch :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162231 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:22:24 +0000 MrsBrewer 2162231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like hard boiled, and I make them the exact same way as @Mrs. Pickle: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162205 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:11:02 +0000 Synchronicity 2162205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: this is exactly how I do them, too. They always come out perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162174 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:55:48 +0000 regberadaisy 2162174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oven! 30 minutes at 325 in a muffin pan so they don't roll around then immediately in a ice bath.<br /> Perfect hard boiled eggs!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162151 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:50:26 +0000 Tanjowen 2162151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Medium. I bring a pot of water to boil and put in eggs and set a timer for 13 minutes. Then rinse and set in cold water. Works every time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162150 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:49:39 +0000 BoogieBea 2162150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like them medium as well. I usually boil the water, shut it off then put the eggs in, cover for about 10 mins. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162139 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:47:18 +0000 yoursilverlining 2162139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like mine soft/medium. Put egg in cold water in a covered pan. Bring to a boil, turn off heat, let sit and cook for 9 minutes. Ice bath. Perfect egg! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162130 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:45:44 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2162130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hard boiled- I just learned you can do this in the oven! 30 mins at 350 then 10 mins in ice water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfect-boiled-egg#post-2162123 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:43:46 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2162123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like hard boiled eggs. I put them in a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Once it's boiling I remove the pot from the heat, cover it, and let them sit 10 minutes. Then I drain them and run some cool water over them. They come out perfect every time. </p>