It typically takes about 6 minutes to cook a soft boiled egg with fully set whites and a liquid yolk. For a softer, slightly unset white near the yolk, the time can be 3 to 5 minutes. If you prefer a soft boiled egg with a runny yolk but not fully runny, cooking for about 7 to 8 minutes works well.
Cooking Tips for Soft Boiled Eggs:
- Use large eggs straight from the refrigerator.
- Bring water to a boil, then gently add the eggs.
- Start the timer immediately after adding the eggs.
- After boiling for the desired time (around 6 minutes), transfer the eggs into an ice water bath to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
- Cooking time adjustments may be needed based on egg size and altitude.
This method gives soft boiled eggs with fully cooked whites and a deliciously runny or jammy yolk depending on cooking time.
