how long to boil eggs from cold water

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Boiling eggs starting from cold water typically takes about 9 to 12 minutes depending on the desired level of doneness. Here are more precise times based on boiling eggs from cold water:

  • Medium boiled (firmer white, slightly set yolk): about 7 to 9 minutes after water starts boiling.
  • Hard boiled (fully set yolk and white): about 10 to 12 minutes after water boils.

Process from cold water:

  1. Place eggs in a single layer in a pot.
  2. Cover with cold water about 1 cm (or more) above eggs.
  3. Heat on medium-high and bring water to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce heat to maintain a simmer and time based on desired doneness.
  5. Remove eggs and cool in cold water to stop cooking.

Soft boiled eggs from cold water can be around 6 to 7 minutes once the water boils but precise timing varies by egg size and stove. So from cold water start, expect about 7 minutes for soft-boiled, and up to 10-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.